Dealing with Undefusable Anger in Examinees
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If an examiner observes that the examinee is demonstrating undefusable anger, the examiner should

  • attempt to diffuse the anger by asking each question in the pretest phase of the examination.
  • understand that the homeostatic state will remain at the same level throughout the test and only make an opinion based on the data collected.
  • not conduct the examination on the angry examinee. (correct)
  • None of the above

    • The forensic psychophysiological examiner should recognize the most prevalent characteristics of an examinee experiencing a common anxiety disorder. An examinee who has panic disorder can experience panic attacks which are characterized by

  • a fear of being evaluated negatively in a social situation which would cause harm to the individuals outcome on the test.
  • an intense rush of anxiety, fear, or feeling of impending doom. (correct)
  • compulsive thoughts or behaviors that the examinee may realize are not logical but are based on a fear of a false positive result.
  • None of the above

    • A person with bipolar II disorder will exhibit different symptoms during the alternations between the two moods. When predominant symptoms are characterized by manic episodes, what type of charts would an examiner see produced?

  • The chart will reflect flat affect and an unresponsive state.
  • The chart will be disorderly and inconclusive.
  • The chart will reflect agitation with a general nervous tension. (correct)
  • None of the above

    • If an examiner observes a chart to be unresponsive what is the most likely reason if the person suffers from a mood disorder?

    <p>the examinee is in a depressive state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these subjects is the least likely to exhibit signs of post traumatic stress disorder that could influence polygraph results?

    <p>Suspects accused of domestic violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual may experience a loss of memory about specific events, people, places or objects. These symptoms are not the same as normal absentmindedness, and the condition is often referred to as

    <p>dissociative amnesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person experiencing hallucinations or delusions of extreme suspiciousness, yet intellectual function remains unaffected.

    <p>paranoid schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Would an examiner be able to test an examinee who is paranoid schizophrenic?

    <p>Yes, if the examinee actually witnessed the matter, a good chart may be produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a disorganized subtype schizophrenic, an examiner can expect what type of charts to be produced?

    <p>Sloppy charts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arousal system that extends from the medulla and sent to the thalamus to sort out senses received from organs and passes on those that require immediate attention.

    <p>Reticular Activating System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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