Pre Test Interview

Question 1

Overview of Process

Answer 1

To introduce the examinee as to what is going to occur during the examination process and an estimate of how long it might take

Question 2

Biographical Information

Answer 2

Assist in determining the suitability of your subject for testing.
Develop probable lie comparison questions, if you are using PLCs.
Gather information about the examinee that may be useful in a post-test interview
Continuation of rapport building

Question 3

Review of the Allegation

Answer 3

Allow the examinee an opportunity to provide an uninterrupted versions of his/her side of the story
Possibly gather new or corrected information through additional questioning of the examinee, without being adversarial and/or accusatory
Develop PLC questions
Develop post interview themes for DI/INC/SR

Question 4

Review of the Instrumentation

Answer 4

Cover ever component, piece by piece, identifying each and providing an explanation of its function. How deep you convey that information is up to you.

Data Acquisition System
Plethysmograph
Pneumograph Tubes
EDA Cable
Cardio Cuff and bulb assembly
Activity Sensors

Question 5

Review of F3

Answer 5

Give a brief explanation of how fight, flight, or free works and convey the message of telling the truth through the examination. Explain how their body’s physiology will change based on the responses they provide.

Question 6

Review of Questions

Answer 6

Inform the examinee of the questions that are going to be presented during the examination, along with additional information about the presentations.

Sacrifice Relevant
Relevant
Comparison Questions
Irrelevant Questions
Symptomatic Questions

Question 7

Review of Questions (Order)

Answer 7

Sacrifice Relevant
Relevent Questions
Comparison Questions
Irrelevant Questions
Symptomatic Questions

Question 8

Acquaintence Test

Answer 8

Functionally Test
Additional determination of examinee suitability for testing
Confirmation the examinee can follow instructions
Determine if the examinee is capable of responding with his/her Physiology when lying

Question 9

Final Information and Instructions

Answer 9

The examinee must sit still throughout the testing, looking straight, with their eyes open

The examinee must answer with a yes or no

The questions will not be presented in any particular sequence, and the sequence will be presented from 3-5 times

A question may be presented more than once during each series

Each question presented will be spaced 25-30 seconds apart

There will be announcements prior to the test beginning and the end

Explanation of the B/P cuff

Possible internal noises of the mouse, keyboard, etc

Explain to them how everything needs to occur naturally