
Fundamentals of Polygraph Practice
- 1st Edition - July 9, 2015
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Donald Krapohl, Pamela Shaw
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 2 9 2 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 2 9 2 5 - 1
Though polygraph has been the mainstay for government and police departments since World War II, it has undergone substantial transformation in recent years. Fundamentals of Polyg… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThough polygraph has been the mainstay for government and police departments since World War II, it has undergone substantial transformation in recent years. Fundamentals of Polygraph Practice bridges the gap between the outmoded practices and today’s validated testing and analysis protocols. The goal of this reference is to thoroughly and concisely describe the evidence-based practices of polygraphy. Coverage will include: psychophysiology, testing techniques, data collection, data analysis, ethics, polygraph law, alternate technologies and much more. This text addresses the foundational needs of polygraph students, and is written to be useful and accessible to attorneys, forensic scientists, consumers of polygraph services, and the general public.
- Includes protocols and fundamentals of polygraph practice
- Covers the history of lie detection, psychophysiology, data collection, techniques and testing, data analysis and much more
- Authors are internationally recognized in the polygraph field
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1: A history of lie detection
- Abstract
- Ancient Traditions
- Observations of Behavior
- Observations of Physiology
- Modern Developments
- First Precedent in Law
- The Advent of Multiple Recordings
- Modern Instrumentation
- Evolution of Techniques
- Evolution of Analytic Methods
- Final Comment
- Chapter 2: Anatomy and physiology for polygraph examiners
- Abstract
- Background
- Organization
- Integumentary System
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3: Test question construction
- Abstract
- Irrelevant Questions
- Relevant Questions
- Probable-Lie Comparison Questions
- Directed Lie Comparison Questions
- Other Common Questions
- Less Common Questions
- Conclusion
- Chapter 4: Data collection
- Abstract
- Explaining Sensors to the Examinee
- Sensor Placement
- Tracing Appearance
- Final Comment
- Chapter 5: Analysis of polygraph data
- Abstract
- Definitions
- How to Approach Chart Interpretation
- Electrodermal
- Cardiovascular
- Vasomotor
- Pneumograph
- Movement Sensor
- Scoring Systems
- Decision Rules
- Global Analysis
- Purposeful Non-cooperation
- Chapter 6: Polygraph screening
- Abstract
- Overview
- Results
- General Suggestions for Pretest Interviews
- Directed-Lie Screening Test
- Air Force Modified General Question Technique
- Relevant/Irrelevant Screening Test
- Screening Examination Reports
- Chapter 7: Specific-issue testing techniques
- Abstract
- Case Preparation
- Pretest Interview
- Federal Zone Comparison Technique
- Utah Probable Lie Test
- Air Force Modified General Question Technique
- Chapter 8: Recognition tests
- Abstract
- Peak of Tension
- Concealed Information Test
- Chapter 9: Scientific issues
- Abstract
- Validity
- Reliability
- Types of Validity Studies
- Effect of Decision Rules
- Effects of Base Rates
- Polygraph Theories
- Chapter 10: Polygraph legal issues
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Admissibility of Evidence of Polygraph Examination Results
- Use of Polygraph in Interrogation
- Postconviction Sex Offender Testing
- Polygraph in the Workplace
- Licensing of Polygraph Examiners
- The Future of Polygraph and the Law
- Chapter 11: Advanced topics
- Abstract
- Physical Conditions Requiring Accommodation
- Ethics
- Report Writing
- Postconviction Sex Offender Testing (PCSOT)
- Asset Forfeiture Testing
- Working with Foreign Language Interpreters
- Silent Answer Test
- Yes Test
- Paired Testing: The “Marin Protocol”
- Testing Victims of Traumatic Events
- Chapter 12: Alternate technologies
- Abstract
- Event-Related Potentials
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Thermal Imaging
- Saccadic Eye Movement
- Oculomotor Deception Test
- Laser Doppler Vibrometry
- Voice-Based Systems
- Autobiographical Implicit Association Test
- Glossary
- Appendix A: Public Law 100 – 347
- Section 1 Short Title
- Section 2 Definitions
- Section 3 Prohibitions on Lie Detector use
- Section 4 Notice of Protection
- Section 5 Authority of the Secretary
- Section 6 Enforcement Provisions
- Section 7 Exemptions
- Section 8 Restrictions on use of Exemptions
- Section 9 Disclosure of Information
- Section 10 Effect on Other Law and Agreements
- Section 11 Effective Date
- Appendix B: 2015 Update to the APA 2011 meta-analytic survey of validated polygraph techniques
- Appendix C1: Confidential report
- Test Phase
- Posttest Admissions
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Criterion Accuracy/Probability of Errors
- Appendix C2: Polygraph Examination Report
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 9, 2015
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 364
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128029244
- eBook ISBN: 9780128029251
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