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Neuroscience and the Detection of Deception

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The detection of deception is among the most important and pressing requirements faced by federal agencies with national security responsibilities. The polygraph is insufficient in its present state of development for meeting the needs of national security. While some neuroscience‐based alternatives to the polygraph have been proposed (e.g., EEG and fMRI), there are significant problems with these techniques and consideration of their operational use is premature. The development of a more effective means for detecting deception will require substantial conceptual advances in the science of deception, in particular the establishment of a sound theoretical basis on which to design such a system. Neuroscience and related fields can make significant contributions toward the development of a theory of deception, given sufficient government support and commitment to such an effort. However, even a sound theory of deception cannot guarantee success; it is vital that the associated policy, legal, and ethical implications of such a system be taken into account.

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  • Mark D. Happel, 2005. "Neuroscience and the Detection of Deception," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 22(5), pages 667-685, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:22:y:2005:i:5:p:667-685
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.2005.00166.x
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    1. Olsen, Carmen & Gold, Anna, 2018. "Future research directions at the intersection between cognitive neuroscience research and auditors’ professional skepticism," Journal of Accounting Literature, Elsevier, vol. 41(C), pages 127-141.
    2. Panthayil Babu Rajan, 2019. "Polygraph Tests - Benefits and Challenges," Academicus International Scientific Journal, Entrepreneurship Training Center Albania, issue 19, pages 146-155, March.

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