Handbook of Polygraph Testing ANNOTATION
Audience: Students and professionals in the law enforcement, forensic science, psychology and legal communities. Designed for polygraph examiners, academicians, clinicians who assist law enforcement investigations, and lawyers preparing for trial.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Handbook of Polygraph Testing examines the fundamental principles behind lie detector tests, and provides an up-to-date review of their validity. The editor presents current psychological theories, including an explanation of the cognitive processes central to polygraph testing. He describes the various methods of testing, the research in support of each method, and special issues in polygraph research. The Handbook helps readers interpret existing research studies, and learn how to improve the accuracy of polygraph testing and analysis.
The dual focus on research and clinical applications makes this text appropriate for a broad range of readers, from polygraph examiners and law enforcement personnel to lawyers, scientists, and graduate students. The Handbook helps establish standards in the field by establishing a set of common terms, concepts, and processes for the people who administer and analyze the tests as well as for the researchers who test the underlying theories.
Helps set standards in the field by establishing a set of common terms, concepts and processes
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Primarily US psychologists and Israeli police professionals offer academics and practitioners insights about lie detectors from each other's discipline in order to promote relevant research and the evolution of polygraphia consistent with modern scientific thought. Their topics include the control questions test, personnel screening, countermeasures, malingering and false memories, and legal admissibility in the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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