When a polygraph operator asks a subject, "Have you ever lied to your parents?", he or she is using
A)control questions.
B)irrelevant questions.
C)non-critical questions.
D)minor deception questions.

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Control questions are questions that are designed to elicit a physiological response from the subject, regardless of whether the subject is telling the truth or lying. These questions are often personal in nature and are designed to create anxiety or stress in the subject. By comparing the physiological response to the control questions to the responses to the relevant questions, the polygraph operator can determine if the subject is lying. Therefore, asking if a subject has ever lied to their parents is an example of a control question.

When a Polygraph Operator Asks a Subject, "Have You Ever