Examination Techniques Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the stimulation test (STIM test) in polygraph examinations?
Answer: To convince the examinee the instrument can detect deception and increase reactivity
The STIM test is used to demonstrate the instrument's capability to the examinee, increasing their belief that deception will be detected.
During the pre-test phase, an examiner should review the relevant issues with the examinee in order to:
Answer: Ensure the examinee clearly understands the questions and can answer yes or no
Reviewing issues ensures the examinee fully understands the relevant questions and can provide simple yes/no responses during the test.
Which polygraph technique is specifically designed for use in post-conviction sex offender testing (PCSOT)?
Answer: Maintenance/Monitoring examination
Maintenance/Monitoring examinations are designed to monitor compliance and detect new offenses among convicted sex offenders under supervision.
In the numerical scoring of polygraph charts, a score of '0' assigned to a comparison question response indicates:
Answer: There is no scorable difference between relevant and comparison responses
A score of '0' means the examiner could not determine a meaningful difference in response magnitude between the relevant and comparison questions.
The 'outside issue' (OI) reaction during a polygraph examination most commonly indicates:
Answer: The examinee is reacting to something unrelated to the examination issues
An outside issue reaction occurs when an examinee is distracted by a concern unrelated to the test, which can confound chart interpretation.
When conducting a Peak of Tension (POT) test, the known solution variant is used when:
Answer: The examiner knows the correct answer and places it among decoys to confirm truthfulness
In the known-solution POT, the examiner includes the correct item in a list, expecting a deceptive examinee to react specifically to it.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'psychological set' as it applies to polygraph examination?
Answer: The examinee's selective attention and dominant concern toward specific questions
Psychological set refers to the examinee's focused attention on the questions most threatening or meaningful to them, driving differential physiological responses.