The use of lie detectors is based

Adam

Hi Edwin,

The use of lie detectors is based on the assumption that lying produces emotional reactions in an individual that, in turn, create unconscious physiological responses.

The use of the phrase "in turn" tells us that the "that" must be referring to "emotional reactions" and not "lying." For example:

Charles told Stephen that "....." , who in turn told James that ".....".

Here "who" must refer to "Stephen" and not "Charles."

Nov 9, 2015 • Comment

Jonathan , Magoosh Tutor

First note that the 2nd "that" refers to emotional reactions. The reactions create physiological responses.

"....lying produces emotional reactions [in an individual] that,in turn, create unconscious physiological responses."

[in an individual] also refers to reactions. I hope that helps.

Also note that "that" is relative pronoun here. It doesn't have an "antecedent."

"Look at the bird! That is huge!" <--- here, "that" is a demonstrative pronoun, and the antecedent is "bird."

Jun 10, 2015 • Comment

Mike McGarry, Magoosh Tutor

May 25, 2013 • Comment