The use of lie detectors to screen job applicants and check the honesty of employees is questionable because
A)it is a serious invasion of privacy.
B)it cannot discriminate between different emotions, such as lying and anxiety.
C)its accuracy is doubtful.
D)all of these occur.

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Lie detectors, or polygraphs, are controversial for several reasons. They are considered invasive of privacy (A), as they probe deeply into personal matters. They also cannot distinguish between the physiological responses associated with lying and those caused by other emotions like anxiety (B), which can lead to false positives. Moreover, the accuracy of lie detectors is widely debated, with many studies suggesting they are not reliably accurate (C). Therefore, all of these concerns (A, B, and C) make the use of lie detectors for screening job applicants and checking employee honesty questionable.

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