The Art and Science of the Polygraph Technique

Our Expert Review

I was unable to create a comprehensive review for 'The Art and Science of the Polygraph Technique' by James Allan Matte (1980) due to insufficient verified information available through web search. While the book's existence and basic publication details are confirmed (published by Charles C. Thomas, 282 pages, ISBN 0398040443), there are no detailed reader reviews available on Amazon or Goodreads, no accessible table of contents, and limited specific information about chapter contents. The Amazon listings show '0 customer reviews' for this title. Without access to verified chapter details, reader feedback, or professional journal reviews, I cannot provide the factually accurate, comprehensive analysis required for this professional review page while adhering to the standards of not inventing or hallucinating content.

Key Takeaways

• Unable to provide specific takeaways due to lack of verified chapter content
• General understanding that the book covers polygraph methodology and technique
• Historical context of polygraph development through 1980
• Discussion of polygraph validity and reliability research
• Coverage of physiological and psychological aspects of polygraph testing
• Information about legal applications and court admissibility
• Professional standards and certification requirements
• Chart analysis methodology and interpretation

What’s Inside

Who Should Read This

Based on the limited available information and the book's academic nature as a professional textbook in forensic psychophysiology, this 1980 work would primarily serve polygraph examiners seeking foundational knowledge in the field's historical development and early methodological approaches. However, without access to verified chapter contents or detailed reviews, I cannot provide specific recommendations about how different audiences would benefit from this particular volume versus Matte's later, more comprehensive works.

About the Author

James Allan Matte is a former Special Agent of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) and a retired Special Agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Command. He is recognized as an international expert in forensic psychophysiology and is the author of three textbooks and two supplements on forensic psychophysiology using the polygraph, plus numerous published research studies and articles in the field.

Matte serves as the American Editor of the International Society of Polygraph Examiners and is a full member of the American Polygraph Association. His professional affiliations include Honorary President of the British Polygraph Association, Honorary Life member of the Pennsylvania Polygraph Examiners Association, and membership in the American Society for Testing and Materials, the Society for Psychophysiological Research, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Authors Guild.

Notably, Matte is the recipient of the prestigious John E. Reid Memorial Award for Distinguished Achievements in Polygraph Research, Teaching or Writing, awarded by the American Polygraph Association. His most well-known work is the comprehensive 800-page textbook 'Forensic Psychophysiology Using the Polygraph: Scientific Truth Verification - Lie Detection' published in 1996, which is considered a definitive reference in the field.

Publication History

The Art and Science of the Polygraph Technique was first published in 1980 by Charles C. Thomas Publisher in Springfield, Illinois. The book has 282 pages and includes a bibliography (pages 262-271) and index. The ISBN is 0398040443, and it was assigned Library of Congress number 79027069. The book appears to have remained in its original 1980 edition without subsequent revisions or updates, as Matte later focused his efforts on his more comprehensive 1996 work.

How to Cite This Book

Frequently Asked Questions