Theories and Applications in the Detection of Deception: A Psychophysiological and International Perspective

by Gershon Ben-Shakhar and John J. Furedy

"Polygraphy;' "lie detection;' and the "detection of deception" are all terms that refer to an application of the science of psychophysiology, which itself employs physiological measures to study and differentiate between psychological processes. The issues raised by polygraphy are controversial. One such issue is whether the polygraph is a genuinely scientifically based application, or merely a purported application, of psychophysiology. Such concerns...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461279496
• ISBN13: 9781461279495
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 169 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"