Research and Publications by James Allan Matte (**** denotes Dr. Robert N. Grove as Co-Author) (*** denotes Dr. Ronald M. Reuss, Ed.D. as Co-Author) (** denotes Thomas E. Armitage as Co-Author) (* denotes Cleve Backster as Co-Author) October 2007 The Last Word: A Critique of Krapohl's Closing Comments on Validated Polygraph Techniques. Pending Publication to be announced. July 2007 "Psychological Structure and Theoretical Concept of the Backster Zone Comparison Technique and the Quadri-Track Zone Comparison Technique." Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Vol. 36, Nr. 2, 84-90, 2007. April 2007 "A Reply to Krapohl’s Rejoinder to Criticism of his Article on Validated Polygraph Techniques." Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Vol. 36, Nr. 1, 45-49, 2007. April 2007. "Critical Analysis of Krapohl’s Validated Polygraph Techniques." Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Vol. 36, Nr. 1, 29-34, 2007. April 2002: "2002 Supplement - Forensic Psychophysiology Using The Polygraph." 80-page softcover Supplement published by J.A.M. Publications, Williamsville, New York. October 2001: "Comments on Krapohl & Ryan Criticism of Capps, Knill & Evans Research."  Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 30, Number 3, Pages 216-218, 2001. October 2001: "Reply to Rejoinder by Donald J. Krapohl and Andrew H. Ryan."  Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 30, Number 3, Pages 220-222, 2001. ****October 2001: "Psychological Set: Its Origin, Theory and Application."  Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 30, Number 3, Pages 196-203, 2001. August 2001: "A Field Study of Three Methods of Comparison of Control Questions When Relevant Question Elicits Strong Response."  Pending publication in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association December 2000: "Examination and Cross-Examination of Experts in Forensic Psychophysiology Using the Polygraph"450-page hardbound textbook published by J.A.M. Publications, Williamsville, New York. *2000 "A Critical Analysis of Amsel's Comparative Study of the Exclusive v. Nonexclusive Comparison Question."  Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 29, Number 3, Pages 261-266, 2000. **2000 "Addendum to 1990 Field Study of the Friendly Polygrapher Hypothesis."  Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 29, Number 3, Pages 267-269, 2000. 2000: " A Critical Analysis of Honts' Study: The Discussion (Stimulation) of Comparison Questions." Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 29, Number 2, Pages 146-150, 2000. ***1999: "Validation of Potential Response Elements in the Directed-Lie Control Question." Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 28, Number 2, Pages 124-142, 1999. 1999: "Numerical Scoring Systems in the Triad of Matte Polygraph Techniques." Published in Polygraph, Journal of the American Polygraph Association, Volume 28, Number 1, Pages 1-10, 1999. August 1998: "Standardized Methodology Preceding Collection of Physiological Data in Psychophysiological Veracity Examinations." Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Seminar/Workshop of the American Polygraph Association in Arlington, VA in August 1998. Pending publication. July 1998: "Forensic Psychophysiology Using The Polygraph: Scientific Truth Verification - Lie Detection." CD-ROM version of 800-page textbook with quick-search engine, including Video Introduction by Author. Published by J.A.M. Publications, Williamsville, New York. March 1998: "An analysis of the Psychodynamics of the Directed Lie Control Question in the Control Question Technique." Polygraph, Vol. 27, Nr. l, Journal of the American Polygraph Association. January 1998: "Forensic Psychophysiology Using The Polygraph: Scientific Truth Verification - Lie Detection." Second Printing with Corrective Changes. 800 page hardbound Textbook published by J.A.M. Publications., Williamsville, NY. August 1997: "The Numerical Approach and Zone Comparison Tests; Methodology Capable of Addressing Identified Impeding Variables." Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Seminar/Workshop of the American Polygraph Association, San Diego, CA. December 1996: "Forensic Psychophysiology Using The Polygraph: Scientific Truth Verification - Lie Detection." 800-page hardbound textbook published by J.A.M. Publications, Williamsville, New York. August 1995: "Methodology in Numerically Evaluated Psychophysiological Veracity Examinations." Paper presented at the 30th Annual Seminar/Workshop of the American Polygraph Association , Las Vegas, Nevada. November 1994: "Numerical versus Clinical Approach in Psychophysiological Veracity Examinations." Paper presented before the School of Continuing Studies of the Florida Polygraph Association. November 1993: "The Review, Presentation and Assurance of Intended Interpretation of Test Questions is Critical to the Outcome of Polygraph Tests." Polygraph, Vol. 22, Nr. 4, 1993, Journal of the American Polygraph Association. October 1993: "A Matter of Ethics in Reporting Polygraph Results to the Defense." Unpublished. July-August 1993: "Defense Access to Police Polygraph Tests." New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 65. No. 5. Jul/Aug 93. ***April 1993: "Predictive Tables for Estimating Accuracy and Error Rates in Single-Issue Control Question Tests.." The Truthseekers, Vol. V, No. 3. 1993, National Polygraph Association. ***March 1992: "A Study of the Relative Effectiveness of Physiological Data in Field Polygraph Examinations." Polygraph, Vol. 21, Nr. 1, 1992. Journal of the American Polygraph Association. August 1991: "Physical Countermeasures Employed by Criminal Suspect Failed to Beat Polygraph Quadri-Zone Comparison Technique." Newsletter, Vol. 24, Nr.4., American Polygraph Association. ***March 1990: "A Field Study of the 'Friendly Polygraphist' Concept." Polygraph, Vol. 19, Nr. 1, 1990. Journal of the American Polygraph Association. ***December 1989: "A Field Validation Study of the Quadri-Zone Comparison Technique." Polygraph, Vol. 18, Nr. 4, 1989. Journal of the American Polygraph Association. ***June 1989: "Validation Study on the Polygraph Quadri-Zone Comparison Technique."Doctoral dissertation presented to Columbia Pacific University. Published in Research Abstract, LD 01452, Vol. 1502, 1989, (228 pages) ProQuest Information and Learning, formerly University Microfilm International, Ann Arbor, MI. 1983: "The Polygraphist" A Three-Act Play. 116 pages. Alleyway Theatre Playwrights Workshop. Published by J.A.M. Publications, Williamsville, New York. 1983: "The Defector" A One-Act Play. 37 pages. Alleyway Theatre Playwrights Workshop. Published by J.A.M. Publications, Williamsville, New York. December 1982: "Formulation of Relevant Questions in Polygraph Examinations of Subjects Claiming Amnesia."Unpublished. December 1981: "Polygraphist Training Course and Study Guide." Reviewed and Approved by the Federal Polygraph School and the Department of Education of the State of New York. September 1981: "Polygraph Quadri-Zone Reaction Combination Guide." Polygraph, Vol. 10, Nr. 3, 1981. Journal of the American Polygraph Association. September 1980: "A Technique for Polygraphing the Deaf." Polygraph, Vol. 2, Nr.3, 1980. Journal of the American Polygraph Association. August 1980: "The Art and Science of the Polygraph Technique." Hardbound textbook published by Charles C. Thomas - Publisher, Springfield, Illinois. October 1979: "Privileged Communication Between Attorney-Client-Polygraphist." New York State Bar Journal, Vol. 51, Nr. 6, 1979. June 1979: "The Rights of the Examinee Polygraphed by a Law Enforcement Agency." Polygraph, Vol. 8, Nr. 2, 1979. Journal of the American Polygraph Association. December 1978: "Polygraph Quadri-Zone Comparison Technique." Polygraph, Vol. 7, Nr. 4, 1978, Journal of the American Polygraph Association. March 1978: "Polygraph Quadri-Zone Comparison Technique." Favorable Review from State University of New York at Buffalo Department of Psychology. Published in Empire State Polygraph Society Newsletter. (Mar 78) October 1977: "A Case of Truth Serum Versus the Polygraph: Dissociative Neurosis - A Distinct Possibility." Empire State Polygraph Society Newsletter. (Oct 77) January 1977: "The Matte Classification System for Polygraph Subjects." Empire State Polygraph Society Newsletter. (Jan 77) June 1976: "Polygraph Control Question Validation Procedure." Polygraph, Vol. 5, Nr. 2 June 1976, Journal of the American Polygraph Association.