The polygraph, or lie detector, detects lies accurately by monitoring key indicators of automatic nervous system arousal.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  The accuracy of polygraph tests is debated among experts, and it has been shown that they can produce both false positives and false negatives. Additionally, the test measures physiological responses that can be affected by a variety of factors, not just lying, making it unreliable as a sole measure of truthfulness.

The polygraph, or lie detector, detects lies accurately by monitoring key indicators of automatic nervous system arousal.

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