Forensic Psychophysiology

Forensic psychophysiology is a scientific field that examines how the body’s physiological responses—like heart rate, skin conductance, or breathing—change during psychological or emotional states. In forensic settings, it’s used to help determine truthfulness, detect deception, or assess emotional responses related to criminal behavior. By monitoring these involuntary bodily signals, experts can provide valuable insights in legal investigations, such as lie detection or understanding a person’s mental state during an incident. It combines principles of psychology and physiology to support justice by objectively analyzing physiological evidence.