Psychophysiological Detection of Deception: Polygraph Basics
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What is the role of the brain in the nervous system's operation?

  • The brain is not involved in the nervous system's operation
  • The brain is the highest headquarters for the nervous system and gets activated upon receiving a stimulus (correct)
  • The brain is responsible for transmitting signals from the receptors to the effectors
  • The brain is the lowest headquarters for the nervous system
  • What is the purpose of the receptors in the nervous system?

  • Receptors are part of the effectors in the nervous system
  • Receptors convert energy to receive and transmit sensory information (correct)
  • Receptors are responsible for producing observable behaviors
  • Receptors do not have any role in the nervous system's operation
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the senses mentioned in the text as a receptor in the nervous system?

  • Hearing
  • Smell
  • Proprioception (correct)
  • Sight
  • What is the role of the effectors in the nervous system?

    <p>Effectors are responsible for producing observable behaviors through muscles and glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the equilibratory sense in the nervous system?

    <p>The equilibratory sense informs the body about movements of the head in space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic premise of the psychological leg of polygraphy?

    <p>Stimulation of certain nervous system components that can be identified occurs automatically through the involuntary mental and emotional processes of almost every person who is consciously and defensively intent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic premise of the physiological leg of polygraphy?

    <p>Physiological changes that can be recorded and identified automatically occur and only occur through the stimulation of specific nervous system components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic premise of the mechanical leg of polygraphy?

    <p>The instrument as forensic polygraph is mechanically capable of graphically recording indications of certain physiological changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the nervous system described in the text?

    <p>The nervous system, through the brain and all nerve tissues, receives, evaluates, integrates, and stores any stimulus brought to the body from the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the nervous system and the body's response to environmental stimuli according to the text?

    <p>The nervous system, through the brain and all nerve tissues, receives, evaluates, integrates, and stores any stimulus brought to the body from the environment, and sends out messages to various parts and organs for a specific response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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