Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Terminology Reference

Source: Terminology Reference – American Polygraph Association

3

3-position scale

7

7-position scale

A

acetylcholine (ACh)

acquaintance test

activity monitor

Adrenalin

C

Comparison Question Technique (CQT)

D

Deception Indicated (DI)

N

No Deception Indicated (NDI)

No Significant Physiological Responses (NSPR or NSR)

R

relevant question

Relevant/Irrelevant (RI) Technique

S

single-issue examination

specific issue polygraph examination

stimulation test