[Introduction To Psychology - PSY111] WileyPlus Ch.12 Animation Quiz: The Polygraph

What kind of device can measure changes in the body's readiness for stress?

polygraph

The polygraph (or lie detector test) measures activity of the:

autonomic nervous system (ANS)

A polygraph examiner analyzes what evidence in order to assess the person's truthfulness?

charts showing changes in blood pressure, breathing, and galvanic skin response during the questioning

In addition to the behavioral and physiological, a third component of human emotion is the:

cognitive

As the body rapidly prepares for stress, sweating on the skin will change:

electrical resistance (the galvanic skin response)

Aspects of relaxation promoted by the parasympathetic nervous system include all but which of the following:

increased perspiration

A polygraph measures changes that take place when the person:

is under stress.

Which aspect of emotion does a polygraph measure?

physiological (arousal)

The technical name for the procedure which people call a "lie detector test" is:

polygraph

Why are polygraph tests considered to be an imperfect way of detecting deception?

research shows some people remain calm even when telling a lie

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes two branches:

somatic and autonomic

What are the main functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system?

sympathetic prepares body for action, parasympathetic helps body to rest

When people talk about the central nervous system (CNS) they are referring to:

the brain and spinal cord

The group of nerves that links the brain to other organs is known as:

the peripheral nervous system (PNS)

The nervous system is found:

throughout the body and brain

The nerves regulating activity of the vital organs include:

two branches that work together so each organ can be activated or relaxed