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Midterm Exam: Polygraphy

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1. Tripod Foundations of Polygraph Technique The polygraph machine is ________ capable of making
graphical records containing reliable information regarding physiological changes. points: 1
The Mechanical Basic Premise
The Physiological Basic Premise
The Psychological Basic Premise

2. Tripod Foundations of Polygraph Technique - Among the ____________ changes that may be recorded
and identified are those that automatically occur only following the stimulation of specific nervous
system component and from which stimulation of those specific nervous system components can be
reliably diagnosed. points: 1
The Mechanical Basic Premise
The Physiological Basic Premise
The Psychological Basic Premise

3. Tripod Foundations of Polygraph Technique Under the polygraph leg premise, the specific nervous
system component whose stimulation can thus be diagnosed are so stimulated by the involuntary
mental and emotional processes of the individual who is consciously attempting concealment of
deception specially if that individual has something at stake and the prevailing circumstances lead
him to believe that exposure to detection is quite possible though undesirable. points: 1
The Mechanical Basic Premise
The Physiological Basic Premise
The Psychological Basic Premise

4. Physiological Phenomena as basis of Detecting Deception as per the Tripod Foundations. Increase
of blood pressure and heartbeat frequency following relevant questions and the suppression in
breathing are the criteria for detecting deception. points: 1
Blood Pressure and Heart Beat Frequency
Breathing as a means of detecting deception.
Electro-dermal Response

5. Physiological Phenomena as basis of Detecting Deception as per the Tripod Foundations. Breathing
consists of two steps: Inspiration (inhalation) - caused by the contraction of the diaphragm and
expansion of the chest cavity those results in the air rushing into the lungs. Expiration (exhalation) -
caused by relaxation of the diaphragm and contraction of the chest cavity resulting in the air rushing
out of the lungs. points: 1
Blood Pressure and Heart Beat Frequency
Breathing as a means of detecting deception.
Electro-dermal Response

6. Physiological Phenomena as basis of Detecting Deception as per the Tripod Foundations. This is the
most current popular name for the human body phenomenon in which the body, mainly the skin,
changes resistance electrically upon the application of certain external stimuli. points: 1
Blood Pressure and Heart Beat Frequency
Breathing as a means of detecting deception.
Electro-dermal Response

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7. Example of Abnormal Response interference abnormal response that originates in Step 2 (fright to
the machine) of the reaction chain or situational fright. points: 1
Machine Fright Response
Physical Movement Response
Outside Interference Response
Mental Tie-up Response

8. Example of Abnormal Response interfering response caused by voluntary physical movement by the
subject during the lie test and is found between Step 4 and 5 of the reaction chain. points: 1
Machine Fright Response
Physical Movement Response
Outside Interference Response
Mental Tie-up Response

9. Example of Abnormal Response - Interfering response originating in step 1 of the reaction chain in
the form of unwanted auditory or stimuli. The slamming of the door or the ringing of telephone, a
cough or sneeze by spectators in the room or any unusual noise to which the subject is not
accustomed at the location, will usually produce outside interference response. points: 1
Machine Fright Response
Physical Movement Response
Outside Interference Response
Mental Tie-up Response

10. Example of Abnormal Response - Interfering response which originates between step 2 (machine
fright) and step 3 (emotion) in the reaction chain. Other name is guilt complex. points: 1
Machine Fright Response
Physical Movement Response
Outside Interference Response
Mental Tie-up Response

11. the Major Components of the Polygraph Instrument This component occupies the two/upper pens
of the instrument which records the thoracic and abdominal breathing patterns of respiration. points:
1
The Pneumograph Component
The Galvanograph Component
The Cardiograph Component
The Kymograph Component

12. the Major Components of the Polygraph Instrument This is the longest and the third pen of the
instrument. The electrodes are attached to the index finger and the ring of the passage of an
imperceptible amount of electrical current through the hand or finger bearing the attached
electrodes, a galvanometer unit provides recording of the variation in the flow of the electrical
current points: 1
The Pneumograph Component
The Galvanograph Component
The Cardiograph Component
The Kymograph Component

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13. the Major Components of the Polygraph Instrument This is the fourth and the bottom pen of the
instrument. This cardio unit is a mechanically operated unit. It is a high pressure system. This system
records changes in mean blood pressure, rate and strength of pulse beat by means of a medical blood
pressure cuff containing a rubber bladder that is wrapped around the upper arm, in a manner that
places the bladder against the brachial artery. points: 1
The Pneumograph Component
The Galvanograph Component
The Cardiograph Component
The Kymograph Component

14. the Major Components of the Polygraph Instrument This is the chart-drive recording unit of the
instrument. It has a synchronized motor that drives the charts at the rate of six (6) to twelve (12)
inches per minute and its Speed constant is vital ,because the vertical lines, which are spaced either
at one-half of an inch interval, represents five or ten seconds interval on the chart. points: 1
The Pneumograph Component
The Galvanograph Component
The Cardiograph Component
The Kymograph Component

15. THE INSTRUMENT ______ is fastened on the subject's chest and abdomen through the beaded chain.
points: 1
Pneumograph tube
Blood pressure cuff
Finger electrodes

16. THE INSTRUMENT ______ the same type used by physicians is fastened on the subject's upper right
arm or bicep. points: 1
Pneumograph tube
Blood pressure cuff
Finger electrodes

17. THE INSTRUMENT ______ fastened to the left index and ring fingers of the subject. points: 1
Pneumograph tube
Blood pressure cuff
Finger electrodes

18. Manual centering knob - used to place cardio in its proper place on the chart. Vent Valve - is used
to left atmospheric the system and used to release pressure all or parts of the pressure. Resonance
control - is used to decrease the amplitude of the cardio tracing and used to sharpen the diacrotic
notch points: 1
Control of CARDIO-SPHYGMOGRAPH section
Control of the PNEUMOGRAPH section

19. Manual centering knob - used to position base line of the tracing on the upper heavy horizontal
line. Vent -with the vent down, the system is closed and non-operative. With the vent up, the system
is open and ready for use. points: 1
Control of CARDIO-SPHYGMOGRAPH section
Control of the PNEUMOGRAPH section

20. THE EXAMINATION ROOM Lie-detector test should be conducted in a quiet private room. points: 1
true false

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21. THE EXAMINATION ROOM A room with none of the usual police surroundings and with no
distraction within the subjects view points: 1
true false

22. THE EXAMINATION ROOM A room without any windows at all. points: 1
true false

23. THE EXAMINATION ROOM The interrogation room should contain ornaments, pictures or other
objects which would distract the attention of the person being tested or interviewed. points: 1
true false

24. THE EXAMINATION ROOM points: 1

true false

25. As an important reminder to the examiner, the following must be considered: ■ Do not wait until
the last minute to ask a person to take the test. points: 1
true false

26. THE EXAMINATION PROPER The instruments is attached to the subject then:The blood pressure
pulse cuff is wrapped around the subject's upper arm or bicep and the Pneumograph tube adjusted
around the chest and abdomen. points: 1
true false

27. THE EXAMINATION PROPER The cuff is then inflated to a point approximate midway between the
systolic and diastolic blood pressure. That is midway between the pressure produced by the output
action of the heart and that maintained at the time of the hearts intake action. points: 1
true false

28. THE EXAMINATION PROPER The synchronous motor carrying the paper upon which blood pressure
pulse respirations recording are made is then set in motion, the motor being so timid that the paper
moves along at the rate of six (6) to twelve (12) inches per minute, then ten (10) to fifteen (15)
seconds after the instrument has been set in motion, the inked filled pens of the instruments are
permitted to make their blood pressure pulse respiration tracings before the question are asked of
the subject. points: 1
true false

29. During the test the subject is informed that he will be asked several questions which should be
answered by either "yes" or "no" only, and that they are so brief and straight to the point. points: 1
true false

30. Approximately five (5) to ten (10) seconds after this instruction first question is asked and then
the other questions follows after or at the interval of fifteen (15) or twenty (20) seconds. points: 1
true false