Refinements for
Polygraph Technique Investigation

 International Terrorist Deception Detection

Science originated by Dr R.H. Brian Costello
Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Examiner


In a Nutshell – Faces or Places
Pinocchio Assessment Profile PAP
Please see 1987 ACVII for the simplified non-verbal technique explanation applied to careers assessment.

 
From the Cassel Research Centre
DR. COSTELLO'S COMPLETE REPORT

A New Picture Polygraph Technique  
Forensic Terrorist and Crime
Deception System
The new picture polygraph technique for standard issue polygraphs is a non-verbal language-free tool for truth detection. Now published.
Journal of Instructional Psychology, Nov 2006




How It Works

Bali Terrorist Atrocity Scenario

(a)    If the bomb’s exact placement location is known by the suspect and investigators, then it is simple to develop a set of neutral photographs of local bars or nightclubs for comparative “target recognition”. This is sufficient evidence apart from proving a lie. If incendiary positioning is known and then scanned for non-verbal recognition, the case is proven unquestionably.

(b)    “If” terrorist suspects claim never to have seen or been at crime locations and given, the precise exact bomb placement spot inside the hotel is determined by forensic evidence, “then” various target photographs are scanned for comparative neutral responses.

(c)    Terrorist cells are reinforced positively by promised heavenly rewards etc indoctrinated with powerful religious based external locus of control. Like classroom bully behaviours these are not extinguished unless apprehended so focus is on detection.

(d)    Weaker link terrorist “accomplices” can be worried more easily by “unknown advanced scientific” technology. When the technique is applied successfully, immediate propaganda is suggested. This proposition has some draw-backs but plausibly, terrorist-cell bravado and communication interruption would weaken group morale.

(e)    Presently, terrorist communication is probably less sophisticated at lower levels than perceived. My suggestion is to target any weak link terrorist “sprats to catch mackerels"

Armed Hold-ups, Robberies
and Mall Gang Store-Storming

(a)    Comparative place recognition is revealed by scanning pictures of neutral sundry bank safes for comparison with the known target safe picture. Involuntary visual recognition will be achieved immediately. (Leon Festinger, Stanford 1957)

(b)    The same investigative procedure is used for typical crime scenes such as fast food and 24hr service stations or 7/Il’s.

Weapons Forensic Evidence Denial

Not infrequently suspects deny ownership or any knowledge of seeing such weapons which they are suspected of using If the suspect previously denies ever seeing the alleged weapon, then the target weapon picture cluster is compared with neutral pictures.

Embassy or Intelligence Agency Infiltration

Periodic polygraph staff assessment for Embassies is a standard procedure that can be expedited for internal security purposes. An awkward bane of most offices handling sensitive information, this procedure could be reduced to encryption. Specifically designed software would be helpful.


EXAMPLE: Terrorist Deception Detection Report Printout
From 1986-2003 archives

Test Administration 8.0 minutes
COMPUTERIZED POLYGRAPH — FACES & PLACES
Originated from ACVII (B) Biofeedback Careers Test 1984, R&D 1996-2003
NON-VERBAL RECOGNITION INTERROGATION

Dissonance for 48 Picture Exposures of 8.0 seconds

Explanation:    After the first assessment, cluster three (3) HOT target suspect accomplice pictures replace neutral cluster (7) Finally, neutral cluster (1) is replaced with the target for third PAP administration.
Note: increased Galvanic Skin Response in RED; increased Pulse in BLUE; decreased Temperature in GREEN.
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THE AUSTRALIAN COMPUTERISED (BIOFEEDBACK)
VOCATIONAL INTEREST INVENTORY

An Introduction to ACVII (B) Biofeedback — “ALMT Australian Life Mission Test”

This second component of vocational interest evaluation AC VII (B) consists of using the most advanced technique that computerized biofeedback has yet developed, anywhere. Four computerized biofeedback modalities are used in evaluation. The method incorporates work developed by Dr. Russell N. Cassel who has gained international professional acclaim for his innovative research and practical techniques in hemispheric cortical dominance assessment.

A set of 112 slides, depicting the same vocational interest categories assessed in the multiple choice AC VII (Part A) are viewed by students while their biofeedback responses are monitored. Thoughts create feelings! Where any dissonance, anxiety/excitation is registered when viewing a set of vocational interest slides, this is interfaced with the computer through sophisticated bio-sensory equipment so that non-dominant brain/unconscious responses are computed within (25) minutes. Note Well - Australian and US samples tested in l994--statistically validated and presented at the 56th Annual Convention of Psychologists Melbourne 1998. A printout profile for the same (14) ACVU categories is provided immediately for comparisons between deliberate and non-verbal (un-conscious) responses, utilizing both graphic and statistical normative data. Note - Regardless of manufacturing delays for this biofeedback unit interface, the technique can still be modified and administered with our Attorney General’s Department recently purchased standard issue polygraph units OR in the US or law enforcement, Military and international intelligence community generally.

INTERPRETING THE ACVII

Scores of 50 points or higher (based on raw scores) are significant for use in career planning and future potential subject selection For most individuals the ACVU profile is drawn on the basis of the RAW SCORE (score given by the computer) Scores of (30) or below suggest decreased interest but these are important within ‘the context of student reports, revealing interests that are not preferred. Questions of student aspirations compared with school achievement in various subtests adopt more realistic focus, rather than at the end of the school term or worse still, at the end of the school year.

Schools may wish to compile their own norms for comparison between one class and another, or throughout the years, build up a data base for predictive analysis. Statistical correlations can be derived between vocational interest areas and subject assessments, should this be desired It is likewise suggested that career interest indexes provide valuable data for future subject selection when related to a summary of past subject assessments and student self-assessment.

STANDARDIZATION OF COMPARATIVE NORMS Limited diversified norms are presently available for additional use for interpretation arising from one year of clinical application together with a cross comparison of school pilot sampling in Victoria and California. (Please note —Three standardizations were statistically rock solid and later published for all interstate samples).
The ACVII has been standardized against the Geist Picture Interest Inventory General standardization will be achieved through wide application throughout Australia This will be compiled and derived from interstate intra-comparisons for student populations attending independent and state schools. A ten year study is planned for the Australian standardization conducted by the Cassel Research Centre.

An intra-comparison of raw scores is considered to be more meaningful than the use of normative data. Where it is desired to use a norm basis for comparison, corresponding norm data must be utilized. The intra-comparison of the part scores represents (2) related career interest areas. There are (20) different activities directly associated with each of the (14) career cluster categories Therefore, the maximum score is 100, typically like a percentile score but in reality, this is a non-weighted raw score. Standardized profile sheets are forwarded to the school for separate male and female non-native data should this be requested Should the school wish to maintain a level of confidentiality, students may use a class list number together with their age and sex, instead of entering their names.


appendix materials
 
Chart 2 Picture Recognition Targets in 4th and 5th Series
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Chart 3 Picture Recognition Targets in 2nd Series
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Prepared from original research papers of Dr. R. H. Brian Costello    
(with the exception of the announcement and link to report)                
Edited and presented by Harold Finkleman August 2004                   .