Asked by nelly becerril on Jul 13, 2024

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Child molesters are more likely to confess their sexual thoughts about children if they:

A) are paid money.
B) are treated kindly.
C) are under strong pressure to express socially desirable responses.
D) believe they are attached to a lie detector.

Child Molesters

Refers to individuals who sexually abuse children under the age of consent.

Sexual Thoughts

Cognitive processes or mental reflections focused on sexual desire, activity, or attraction.

Lie Detector

A machine or procedure that attempts to determine whether a person is telling the truth by measuring physiological responses, such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

  • Realize the role of perceived social norms and self-presentation on behavior and confessions.
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Subha MuruganJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Believing they are attached to a lie detector increases the likelihood that child molesters will confess their sexual thoughts about children. This is because they believe that the lie detector can detect if they are telling the truth or not, and therefore feel compelled to confess to their thoughts.