Refinements
for
Polygraph Technique Investigation
International
Terrorist Deception Detection
Neuropsychologist, Clinical
Psychologist and Forensic Examiner
In a Nutshell – Faces or Places
Pinocchio Assessment Profile PAP
This technique was originally developed in 1986 and
statistically
validated (International Council of Psychologists 56th Annual
Convention
Melbourne 1998). Comparative US and Australian norms were presented for
computerised
biofeedback non-verbal careers assessment. Similarly this method can be
used
with standard issue polygraphs not necessarily requiring the
biofeedback
interface. Put simply, suspects are shown pictures for involuntary
recognition
to replace verbal interrogation.
A picture polygraph is independent of language because
questions
are not asked. The unique advantage of using pictures is independent of
foreign
languages. For example, translation to Arabic
- Results give instant comparisons between hot target
suspect
terrorist pictures (faces) compared with neutral pictures.
- The same technique applies for suspected crime locations
(places).
- The biofeedback assessment takes little time to record
corroborative
evidence for forensics/intelligence.
- For validity and accuracy, the order of neutral pictures
and
inserted hot target picture placement is changed for extra test
administrations.
- As a separate test, only one hot target picture is
inserted
within each of the eight neutral picture groups.
- The picture recognition technique eliminates human error
in
subjective investigator interpretation. Responses to hot target
pictures
are compared with neutral pictures for precise statistical comparison.
- The revised technique can employ inter-changeable programs
to
modify interrogation options. Viz: known suspects/scenes are scanned
into
the hot target repertoires interspersed with pre-set programmed neutral
pictures
- The assessment is non-verbal for visual “involuntary”
recognition
of suspect hot target pictures compared with neutral pictures.
(Stanford
University, Leon Festinger, 1951)
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
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
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How It Works
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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.
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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.
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
Return
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
.