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Polygraphy and Psychophysiology Quiz

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What is one of the key objectives of a polygraph examination?

Obtaining valuable information from experienced witnesses

Identifying the role of innocent suspects

Determining the subject's physical condition

Locating fruits or tools of crime (correct)

What contributes to the accuracy of a polygraph examination?

Extensive interrogation and physical abuse of the subject

The mental condition of the subject (correct)

The fear of deception consequences

The guilt feeling of the subject

How does a polygraph detect deception according to the text?

By interrogating extensively for inconsistencies

Through analyzing the subject's guilt feeling

By measuring physiological responses to questions (correct)

Based on the fear of being examined

What is a factor that affects the effectiveness of the polygraph in recording symptoms of deception?

The fear of punishment for lying Signup and view all the answers

Why are innocent persons spared from fear, embarrassment, and inconveniences by polygraph techniques, as per the text?

Through immediate elimination based on scientific methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a polygraph according to the passage?

To assist expert examiners in arriving at a diagnostic opinion Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does the term 'psychophysiology' refer to?

Observed effects on physiological processes Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as the key factor affecting the value of a polygraph according to the passage?

The skill and competence of the examiner Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main limitation of a polygraph?

Incapability to draw conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'polygraphy' primarily focus on?

Studying truth and deception through instruments Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about polygraph examiners?

They are capable of making errors Signup and view all the answers