Test Bank For Forensic Psychology 4th edition by Joanna Pozzulo

Test Bank For Forensic Psychology 4th edition by Joanna Pozzulo

Chapter 4: Multiple Choice

1) Methods of detecting deception in Ancient China required suspects to do which of the following tasks?

1. Putting their hand on a hot iron
2. Walking across hot coals
3. Putting their arm in a cauldron of boiling water
4. Chewing dry rice powder
5. Chewing a piece of bread

Answer: d

Diff: Easy

Type: MC

Page Reference: 95

2) The first polygraph test was developed by:

1. John Larson
2. William Marston
3. a group of FBI researchers
4. James Frye
5. Hugo Munsterberg

Answer: b

Diff: Moderate

Type: MC

Page Reference: 95

3) Which of the following is not measured by the polygraph test?

1. heart rate
2. galvanic skin response
3. micro facial expressions
4. breathing
5. the polygraph measures all of these things

Answer: c

Diff: Easy

Type: MC

Page Reference: 95

4) The polygraph measures

1. changes in emotional arousal associated specifically with deception
2. changes in blood pressure, voice modulation, and perspiration
3. changes in blood pressure, respiration, and skin conductance
4. increases in emotional arousal in response to the control question compared to the relevant question, indicative of deception
5. changes in blood pressure, brain-wave activity, and respiration

Answer: c

Diff: Easy

Type: MC

Page Reference: 95

5) Which of the following are potential applications of the polygraph in Canada?

1. Polygraph testing is used to screen prospective employees in certain agencies.
2. Polygraph results are used to pressure individuals to confess to a crime.
3. A polygraph test may be administered to the alleged victim of a crime to help determine whether the crime has indeed occurred.
4. A polygraph test may be administered to verify insurance claims.
5. All of the above

Answer: e

Diff: Moderate

Type: MC

Page Reference: 95-96

6) In Canada the polygraph is used primarily in which context?

1. police investigations
2. employment screening
3. treatment of sexual offenders
4. management of sexual offenders
5. court to assess the credibility of witnesses

Answer: a

Diff: Easy

Type: MC

Page Reference: 95

7) Which of the following organizations would not be permitted to use the polygraph to screen or test employees?

1. Intelligence agencies
2. Police services
3. Government agencies
4. Private management companies
5. All of the above would be permitted to use the polygraph

Answer: d

Diff: Moderate

Type: MC