Conduct of Polygraph Examination
Polygraph examinations are generally conducted in four phases:
* Phase I: Preliminary Preparations
* Phase II: Pre-Test Interview
* Phase III: Examination Proper
Question Formulation for Polygraph Examination
Polygraph examiners attempt to detect deception by looking for exceptional recordings on a subject’s polygraph charts. Hence, questioning techniques
Pros and Cons
Advantages
* The polygraph instrument is a legacy system with a long history of use in law enforcement.
* While it may
Legal Aspects of Polygraph Use
In Criminal Investigations
A polygraph examination, also known as lie detection, is a diagnostic test given to someone whose honesty
Reliability and Validity of the Polygraph Instrument
Reliability and Validity
The polygraph instrument is a scientific instrument that is designed to sense and record the physiological changes
General Uses
A polygraph examination can be used as a technical aid during the course of an investigation. It can help verify
The Polygraph Instrument
The polygraph machine or “lie detector” is an instrument or device that produces recordings of physiological phenomena that could be
The Nervous System
This is the body’s main coordinating system. It takes all the input from the environment that enters the body
Introduction to Polygraphy
The polygraph is a device that measures and records a variety of physiological indicators, such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration,
Other Methods of Detecting Deception
In their attempts to detect deception, people have used various methods throughout the years – most of them do not involve