COURSE OUTLINE
Coure No.
: CRIMTIC 5
Course Title : POLYGRAPH (LIE DETECTION) Credit Unit
: 4 Units
Scope and Objectives: Study the methods and techniques of conducting polygraph examination and other conventional methods in detecting deception. The focus of the study is on the uses of the polygraph instrument and the standard procedures of polygraph examination including modern deception detection techniques. Recommended Textbooks/ References: 1. Nulud, Crisanto M., Lorenzo, Harry Jr. C., Amante, Diosdado A. (2009) Polygraph: Criminalistic 5. Intramuros, Manila. Mindshapers Co., Inc. 2. Villaluz, Joner C. and Revisa, William A. Instructional Module/Manual on Polygraphy and Criminal Detection. 3. Panganiban, Artemio Jr. I. and Calang, Veronica V. Are you Lying…? Polygraph (lie detector) OUTLINE OF THE COURSE Contents I.
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No. of Hours
Introduction to Polygraphy 1. Introduction and historical development of lie detection 2. Methods of deception 3. Test Procedure and diagnostic technique
4.5 4.5 4.5
Different test construction and formulation of test construction. 1. Phraseology of relevant questions 2. Proper relevant questions 3. Control questions 4. Irrelevant questions 5. Supplementary questions
3.5 2 3 3 2
Mechanics and operation of a polygraph machine 1. Mechanics and operation of the polygraph 2. Barriers to polygraph examination 3. Physiological and psychological signs and symptoms of guilt
3.5 3.5 3.5
Evaluate diagnostic result of a lie detection test 1. Final Instrument adjustment 2. Natural limitation of human testimony 3. The law concerning criminal confessions 4. Qualifications and responsibilities of polygraph examiner.
3.5 3.5 3.5 _3_ 54
