polygraphic

Meanings

• noun

  The process or technique of recording various physiological responses, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and electroencephalogram (EEG), while a person takes a polygraph test or lie detector test.

  - "He was required to undergo a polygraphic examination as part of the background check for his new job."
  - "The results of the polygraphic test were inconclusive, and further investigation was needed."

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Variants

List of all variants of polygraphic that leads to same result
polygraph , polygraphic , polygraphs

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'poly' meaning many and 'graphic' meaning to write, referring to the recording of multiple physiological responses.

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Trivia

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1. The first lie detector test was administered in 1921 by Leonarde Keeler.

2. Polygraphic tests are not 100% accurate and can be influenced by factors such as stress, anxiety, and fear.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lie detector test: A type of polygraphic test used to detect deception in responses to questions.

2. Polygraph: The instrument used to record physiological responses during a polygraphic test.

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Culture

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Polygraphic tests have been used in criminal investigations and employment screening for decades. Their accuracy and reliability, however, have been a subject of debate.

How to Memorize "polygraphic"

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   - Imagine a person sitting in front of a polygraph machine with electrodes attached to their body.
   - Visualize the machine recording various responses as the person answers questions.

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   - Remember that it is used to detect lies and deception.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Polygraphic': P for Process, O for Overseeing, P for Physiological, G for Graphic, R for Recording, A for Analyzing, and T for Test.

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