Polygraph Glossary Technique

Searching Peak of Tension

Definition

A Searching (or Probing) Peak of Tension (SPOT) test is used when the examiner does not know the critical item, aiming to uncover information concealed by a guilty examinee — such as locations of stolen goods, bodies, or amounts stolen. There is no published research supporting the SPOT.

What Is a Searching Peak of Tension?

A Searching (or Probing) Peak of Tension (SPOT) test is used when the examiner does not know the critical item, aiming to uncover information concealed by a guilty examinee — such as locations of stolen goods, bodies, or amounts stolen. There is no published research supporting the SPOT.

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