Polygraph Flashcards

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polygraphy

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can be used as a lie detector, it records physiological activities connected to arousal of the autonomic nervous system, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, GSR

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GSR

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galvanic skin response, in response to a stimulus the sympathetic nervous system will be activated and lead to increased sweat

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sympathetic activation

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one of two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system, can be activated while lying and shown by increased sweat, heart rate and respiration

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