PSYCH 3CC3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Sample Size Determination, Athanasius Kircher, Prefrontal Cortex
24 Nov 2014
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Systolic blood pressure test attempted to use as evidence for someone"s innocence. Measures physiological responses to questions asked by an examiner. Canadian police college offers a 12-week course for officers. May pressure them to confess if they fail. Have victims take it to ensure the crime has occurred. Insurance companies - to verify the claims of the insured. Most widespread use before 1988 screening employees (drugs, theft) Employee polygraph protection act required it to only be used for specific investigations. Tests used to uncover information about an offender"s past behaviour. Comparison questions concerning person"s honesty and past history prior to event being investigated. If the suspect is ruled deceptive, examiner will try to get a confession. Innocent might react stronger to being accused falsely (relevant) Novel questions, may get caught for new crimes etc. , used to relevant questions. 5 mc/ questions one correct option = critical option. Other four foils - could fit the crime, but are incorrect.
