Topic 1

Question 1

It is the scientific method of detecting deception with the use of a polygraph instrument.

Answer 1

Polygraphy

Question 2

Polygraph, Etymologically - the term “polygraph” means ______

Answer 2

Polygraph
“many writings”.

Question 3

refers to the manner in which selected physiological activities are simultaneously collected and recorded.

Answer 3

Polygraph
“many writings”.

Question 4

measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.

Answer 4

A polygraph

Question 5

referred to as deception detection, uses questioning techniques along with technology that record physiological functions to ascertain truth and falsehood in response.

Answer 5

Lie Detection

Question 6

is a series of test conducted on the person involved in the commission of a crime and referred to the polygraph branch, and the formulation of questions which is answerable by yes or no.

Answer 6

Polygraph Examination

Question 7

Polygraph is also called _______ ?

Answer 7

“Truth Verifier”

Question 8

since statistics show that the vast majority of the instances the instrument varifier an innocent person’s truthfulness.

Answer 8

Polygraph or “Truth Verifier”

Question 9

is one who is capable of detecting deception and verifying the truthfulness of statement through the use of a polygraph instrument.

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Polygraph Examiner (Forensic Psychophysiologist)

Question 10

• a Hindu book of science and health around 500B.C. Considered as an earliest known reference to a method of detecting deception.

Answer 10

AYUR VIDA

Question 11

TWO OTHER HINDU BOOKS ARE?

Answer 11

DHARMASASTRA OF GAUTAMA
VASISTHA OF DHARMASASTRA

Question 12

no guilt is incurred in giving false evidence in the case the life of man depends thereon.

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DHARMASASTRA OF GAUTAMA (Nature of lying) -

Question 13

• men may speak on untruth when lives are in danger or the loss of their whole property imminent.

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VASISTHA OF DHARMASASTRA (Justifying lying)

Question 14

Act of deceiving or misleading usually accomplished by lying.

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Deception

Question 15

Refers to composite records of pneumograph, galvanograph and cardiospymograph tracing recorded from one series of questions

Answer 15

Polygrams

Question 16

Force or motion reaching the organism and excites the receptors.

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Stimulus

Question 17

Act of discovering the existence of something hidden or obscure

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Detection

Question 18

Any activity aroused in any organism by stimulus evoked or produced by external influence

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Reaction

Question 19

The act of uttering or conveying falsehood or creating a false or misleading impression with the intention of affecting wrongfully.

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Lying

Question 20

The body of real things, events and facts

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Truth

Question 21

A type of deception in the form of an untruthful statement, especially with the intention to deceive others.

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Lie (Prevarication or falsehood)

Question 22

A person who is lying, who has previously lied, or who tends by nature to lie repeatedly.

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Liar

Question 23

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The effectiveness of the polygraph in recording symptoms of deceptions is based on the theory that ________? on the part of a normal person te deceive causes involuntary physiological changes to an imminent danger to its well being.

Answer 23

“a conscious mental effort”

Question 24

General Uses of the Polygraph Examination are?

Answer 24

Criminal investigation
Pre-employment screening
Periodic screening
Promotion

Question 25

- it is a valuation tool in criminal investigation.

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1. Criminal Investigation

Question 26

It provides fast means of eliminating innocent suspects, give clue about the identity of criminal suspects, verify statement of those who are involved and saves a lot of time and effort during the process of investigation.

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1. Criminal Investigation

Question 27

is mainly used for investigation.

Answer 27

polygraph

Question 28

In every criminal investigation, the victim, suspect, and witness/es present their own version of the events surrounding an incident at a particular time and date.

Answer 28

polygraph

Question 29

Two Application of the Polygraph in a Criminal Investigation are?

Answer 29

Diagnostic application Interrogatory application

Question 30

- the ultimate goal of this application is to seek the successful determination of truth or deception. This requires the services of an expert examiner with considerable training and education.

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*Diagnostic Application

Question 31

- this kind of application is less concerned with the issue of truth, and usually seeks a confession of wrongdoing from the suspects.

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*Interrogatory Application

Question 32

- it is the fastest and most accurate means of verifying the statements of a job applicant from derogatory remarks by previous employer who bears personal grudge against him.

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2. Pre-employment Screening

Question 33

- it is the best way for a company to determine dishonest employees who are responsible for company losses.

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3. Periodic Screening

Question 34

- there are instances wherein the company has difficulty in deciding between two or more candidates to be promoted. Polygraph test helps to determine who is the most qualified as well as employees future intents against the company.

Answer 34

4. Promotion