This guide sets forth the minimum requirements for instrumentation and software when conducting PDD examinations. For additional information see Practice E1954 and Guide E2000.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers the minimum requirements for instrumentation (both analog and computerized systems), sensors and operating software used in the forensic psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD). As a minimum, such instrumentation shall simultaneously record an individual’s respiratory, electrodermal, and cardiovascular activity.

1.2 This guide does not prohibit additional components, which may be offered as supplemental measurements of physiological change. Additional recording components may be used in addition to but not to replace the required minimum components.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)

E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception (PDD)

E2035 Terminology Relating to Forensic Psychophysiology

Keywords

respiratory activity; electrodermal activity; cardiovascular activity; forensic psychophysiology and psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD); stimulus onset; chart markings; instrument; polygraph; Forensic psychophysiology; PDD (psychophysiological detection of deception); Polygraph instrumentation; Sensors ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.020 (Medical sciences and health care facilities in general)

Citing ASTM Standards

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