What It Measures

• Track respiration rate, depth, and rhythm
• Measure sweat with electrodermal sensors
• Monitor heart rate and blood pressure
• Detect fidgeting and muscle micro-movements

The Sequence

• Run a pre-test interview first
• Establish baseline with neutral questions
• Pose relevant questions tied to the case
• Mix in control questions to compare

Reading Charts

• Compare reactions across question types
• Watch for electrodermal activity spikes
• Note respiration inhibition and held breath
• Flag heart rate and pressure jumps

What Triggers Reactions

• Fear of real consequences spikes arousal
• Heavy cognitive load betrays effort
• Emotional conflict surfaces in the body
• Memory recognition leaks recognition signals

The Vulnerabilities

• Countermeasures distort the recorded traces
• Medication dampens physiological response
• Physical discomfort muddies the baseline
• Examiner bias skews the scoring

Operator Stance

• Control and steady your baseline
• Minimize unnecessary reactions throughout
• Treat every question as routine
• Stay calm, breathe, and pace yourself

Scoring Reality

• No single response proves deception
• Patterns matter more than spikes
• Algorithms assist but never decide alone
• Comparison drives the final read