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The polygraph.

Authors :
Smith, Burke M.
Smith, B M
Source :
Scientific American; Jan1967, Vol. 216 Issue 1, p25-31, 7p, 3 Diagrams, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
1967

Abstract

Discusses the scientific and ethical considerations in using polygraph lie detectors. Information on physiological and physical manifestations of emotional tension associated with lying; Background on the development of the lie detector polygraph; Issue on the effectivity of investigative polygraph.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
216
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20339849
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0167-25