Midterm

Question 1

What emotional responses are exhibited by a lying person due to fear of detection?

Answer 1

External and internal physical and physiological changes.

Question 2

What drives a person to lie according to the psychology of a lying person?

Answer 2

Fears, anxieties, and apprehensions channeled toward self-preservation.

Question 3

What types of questions are included in a polygraph test?

Answer 3

Relevant questions and control questions.

Question 4

What age range is associated with the ‘Fantastic Subject’ in understanding age characteristics?

Answer 4

7 – 12 years.

Question 5

At what age do subjects begin to distinguish between fantasy and reality?

Answer 5

13 – 19 years.

Question 6

What psychological characteristics are typical for subjects aged 20-25?

Answer 6

Idealistic, principled, responsible, and sociable.

Question 7

Which age group is considered to serve as the best witnesses in polygraphy?

Answer 7

26-60 years.

Question 8

What physiological phenomena does a polygraph instrument record?

Answer 8

Physiological changes that occur when the subject tells a lie or deception.

Question 9

What does the Pneumograph component of a polygraph measure?

Answer 9

Respiratory activity.

Question 10

What is the function of the beaded chain in the Pneumograph component?

Answer 10

To fasten the pneumographic tube to the Subject’s chest or stomach.

Question 11

What does the Cardio-graphic Component of a polygraph record?

Answer 11

Changes in the human circulatory system, such as blood pressure and pulse rates.

Question 12

What is the purpose of the aneroid blood pressure meter gauge in a polygraph?

Answer 12

To measure and monitor blood pressure readings.

Question 13

What does the Galvanograph component record?

Answer 13

Changes occurring in the Nervous-Excretory systems.

Question 14

What is the role of finger electrodes in polygraph testing?

Answer 14

To record electrical charges from the brain through the skin.

Question 15

What is the function of the Kymograph in a polygraph?

Answer 15

To move strip chart paper at a specified rate.

Question 16

What does simultaneous recording in polygraphy refer to?

Answer 16

Documenting multiple related events at the same time.

Question 17

What is included in the attachment of a polygraph record?

Answer 17

Photographs, official documents, additional notes.

Question 18

What does the results section of a polygraph recording outline?

Answer 18

Key observations, data analysis, verification of facts.

Question 19

What is the LX 4000 computerized polygraph used for?

Answer 19

To record, store, and analyze physiological changes during a polygraph examination.

Question 20

What is the importance of chart marking in polygraph testing?

Answer 20

Facilitates evaluation and interpretation of test charts.

Question 21

What does a specific response in chart interpretation indicate?

Answer 21

A deviation from the subject norm.

Question 22

What are the general rules in chart interpretation?

Answer 22

1. Specific response must occur. 2. Deviation from the norm is required. 3. Must appear in at least two charts. 4. Best indication of deception is simultaneous specific responses in three tracings.

Question 23

What physiological changes may be recorded in the Pneumo Tracing during a polygraph test?

Answer 23

Changes in respiratory activity.

Question 24

What is required for a response to be considered specific?

Answer 24

A deviation from the norm

Question 25

How many test charts must show a specific response?

Answer 25

At least two

Question 26

What is the best indication of deception in chart interpretation?

Answer 26

Simultaneously specific responses in three tracing charts

Question 27

What is the normal rate of breathing cycles per minute?

Answer 27

18 cycles per minute

Question 28

What happens to the respiration pattern when the rate decreases with increased amplitude?

Answer 28

It causes irregularity in the respiration pattern

Question 29

What is tidal air?

Answer 29

The average amount of air inhaled and exhaled in a single cycle

Question 30

What ratio describes the time consumed in inspiration and expiration during normal respiration?

Answer 30

3 to 5

Question 31

What does a notch in the inspiration or expiration stroke indicate?

Answer 31

Catching of breath due to surprise or emotional responses

Question 32

What is hyperventilation?

Answer 32

Regular deep breathing to confuse the examiner

Question 33

What can cause hyperventilation during testing?

Answer 33

Prolonged suppression of breathing

Question 34

What does suppression of breathing indicate?

Answer 34

Bracing against anticipated shock

Question 35

What is a respiratory block?

Answer 35

An exaggerated form of suppression with shortened inspiration and expiration strokes

Question 36

What does the galvo tracing measure?

Answer 36

Increase or decrease of skin resistance

Question 37

What is a double saddle response in galvo tracing?

Answer 37

A specific pattern indicating deception

Question 38

What does an increase in blood pressure indicate in cardio tracing?

Answer 38

A rise in cardio tracing

Question 39

What happens to blood pressure after a crucial question?

Answer 39

It may show an increase or decrease

Question 40

What indicates an increase in pulse rate on cardio tracing?

Answer 40

Closer cardio patterns

Question 41

What effect does an increase in amplitude have on the cardio pattern?

Answer 41

The pattern becomes taller

Question 42

What does the position of the diacritic notch indicate?

Answer 42

The blood pressure in the system

Question 43

What is an extra systole?

Answer 43

Premature contraction of an auricle or ventricle

Question 44

True or False: A sustained rise in blood pressure during a crucial question is indicative of deception.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Fill in the blank: The time ratio of inspiration to expiration in normal respiration is _______.

Answer 45

3 to 5