CVSA Interview Techniques and Subject Management Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of the pre-test interview phase in a CVSA examination?

Answer: To establish rapport and explain the examination process to the subject

The pre-test interview establishes rapport with the subject and explains the examination process, helping reduce anxiety and ensuring the subject understands the procedure.

Why should the examiner review all examination questions with the subject during the pre-test phase?

Answer: To ensure the subject understands each question and eliminate ambiguity

Reviewing questions with the subject ensures full understanding of each question, eliminating ambiguity that could produce false stress responses unrelated to deception.

Which types of questions are typically reviewed and explained to the subject before a CVSA examination begins?

Answer: All examination questions including control and irrelevant questions

All examination questions, including control and irrelevant questions, are typically reviewed with the subject to ensure understanding and informed participation.

How should an examiner handle a subject who appears extremely nervous or anxious before the CVSA examination?

Answer: Provide additional explanation and allow adequate time to reduce anxiety

Providing additional explanation and allowing time for anxiety reduction ensures stress readings reflect responses to specific questions rather than generalized pre-examination anxiety.

What information should the examiner obtain during the biographical data collection phase of a CVSA examination?

Answer: Personal information relevant to establishing a valid examination baseline

Biographical data collection focuses on personal information relevant to establishing a baseline and verifying the subject is appropriate for examination.

Why is it important for the examiner to explain the CVSA technology to the subject before beginning the examination?

Answer: To reduce fear of the unknown and obtain the subject's informed participation

Explaining the technology reduces fear of the unknown and ensures the subject's participation is informed, which contributes to more reliable and valid examination results.