Terminology Reference for the Science of Psychophysiological Detection of Deception, Third Edition

• NCJ Number: 238539
• Author(s): Donald Krapohl; Mark Handler; Shirley Sturm
• Date Published: 2012
• Length: 85 pages
• Sale Source: American Polygraph Assoc
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Dictionary
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This edition updates the research citations and adds new terms, along with their definitions, that are relevant to the current scientific status of the polygraphy field.

Abstract

Definitions from previous editions have been revised to take into account more recent findings and events. The reference guide is intended to indicate to scientists or others outside the polygraph profession how the concepts in polygraphy relate to mainstream concepts in sister disciplines. Approximately 550 terms are listed alphabetically and defined. 94 references are listed, along with 8 informational Web sites. A brief introduction reviews a number of events significant to the field of polygraphy over the last 10 years since the terminology references was last updated.