PSYC 1200 Polygraph Lab (a.k.a Stress Lab) | Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Please watch the videos below and answer the questions after.

Equipment we use in the class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65TLKM-lT-k
(Unfortunately, we cannot run the lab activity in class. This video will give you a brief idea about the polygraph we use for a class demonstration)

Video Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLL3wtgBiFA

Video Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJXMrJJMNZ4

What are the theories of polygraph test? How does it relate to stress?

List the three physiological responses that the polygraph examinations consist.

What are the problems and potential errors of using Polygraph? Please answer this question according to the videos you watched.

Why are polygraphs still used as a lie detector device? Please try to analyze information you receive from all the videos of the lab before answering this question.

Please answer it with your own opinion after watching the videos from this lab. Please try to avoid answering this question based on only one of the expert from the videos. Critical thinking is encouraged.

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