FrSc 105 Lie Detection Techniques
This course includes the study of lie detection techniques and focuses on the conduct of a polygraph examination, use of the polygraph instrument using the standard procedures as applied in the detection of crime, criminal investigation, and administration of justice.
Course description as found in the course syllabus
Chapter 1: Lie Detection
- Introduction to Lie Detection
- Psychology of Lying
- Lies and Liars
- Ancient Methods of Detecting Deception
- Other Methods
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Polygraphy
- Introduction to Polygraphy
- Definition of Relevant Terms
- The Nervous System
- The Polygraph Instrument
- General Uses
Chapter 3: Reliability and Validity of the Polygraph
Chapter 4: Question Formulation for Polygraph Examination
- General Guidelines for Question Formulation
- Types of Questions
- Types of Test
Chapter 5: Conduct of the Polygraph Examination
- Preliminary Preparations
- Pre-test Interview
- Examination Proper
- Post-Test Interview or Interrogation
Chapter 6: Chart Interpretation
- Chart Markings
- Chart Interpretation
- Changes in the Pneumograph Component
- Changes in the Galvanograph Component
- Changes in the Cardiograph Component
Chapter 7: The Stoelting Computerized Polygraph System
- Overview
- Functions
- Capabilities
- Setup
- Test Questions and Types
- Limitations
- Analysis
Laboratory Activities
References:
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): What It Is & Function. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23123-peripheral-nervous-system-pns
- The Polygraph and Lie Detection. (2003). In National Academies Press eBooks. https://doi.org/10.17226/10420
- Student Reports