Cognitive and emotional aspects of polygraph diagnostic procedures: A comment on Palmatier and Rovner (2015)

Eitan Elaad

doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2014.07.011

Cognitive and emotional aspects of polygraph diagnostic procedures: A comment on Palmatier and Rovner (2015)

Eitan Elaad

Department of Psychology

Ariel University

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Abstract

Palmatier and Rovner (2015) suggested that the Preliminary Process Theory (PPT) is a plausible theoretical account for explaining the rationale underlying two major polygraph tests, the Comparison Question Test (CQT) and the Concealed Information Test (CIT). To support their suggestion they claimed that both tests detect deception while relying on orienting responses. This approach is critically discussed. It was concluded that application of current scientific theories to polygraph diagnostic procedures should be done separately for the CIT and for the CQT. Finally, a call was extended for more research on unanswered questions in polygraph testing.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	14-15
Number of pages	2
Journal	International Journal of Psychophysiology
Volume	95
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2014.07.011
State	Published - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

Concealed information test
Control question test
Detection of deception
Polygraph

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Physiology (medical)
General Neuroscience

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