polygraphist
Deception test administrator
A polygraphist is a person who operates a polygraph—the device commonly called a lie detector.
The term appears in legal and law enforcement contexts: The polygraphist concluded the subject was being deceptive.
Also called a polygraph examiner.
Formal, probing examination
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- truthAccordance with reality
- baselineStandard for comparison
physiological · stress · responses · heart rate · breathing · sweating · inconclusive · countermeasures
One who evaluates officially
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- accreditedOfficially authorized or recognized
- licensedGranted official permission
- trainedTaught a skill
forensic · analyst · specialist · practitioner · credentials · ethics · proficiency · continuing education
Sworn statement as evidence
- admissibleAllowed to be considered
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
- expert witnessProfessional providing specialized testimony
cross-examination · sworn statement · criminal · investigation · detective · law enforcement · screening · vetting
interrogation
Formal, probing examination
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- truthAccordance with reality
baseline · physiological · stress · responses · heart rate · breathing · sweating · inconclusive · countermeasures · indicators
examiner
One who evaluates officially
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- accreditedOfficially authorized or recognized
- licensedGranted official permission
trained · forensic · analyst · specialist · practitioner · credentials · ethics · proficiency · continuing education · standards
testimony
Sworn statement as evidence
- admissibleAllowed to be considered
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
expert witness · cross-examination · sworn statement · criminal · investigation · detective · law enforcement · screening · vetting · security clearance
polygraphistconfessor
Priest receiving admissions
priest · confidant · defense attorney · therapist · character witness
polygraphistcon artist
Professional fraud perpetrator
deceiver · liar · perjurer · fraud · dissembler