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polygraph and polygraph techniques  

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  • Polygraph is a general term that refers to the use of autonomic physiological measures to make assessments about a person's credibility. Polygraph techniques find wide application in the criminal justice and national security systems of many countries, and their use is growing worldwide. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Polygraph and Polygraph Techniques]

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