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narcoanalysis

narcoanalysis

1 9.9
Using drugs to make a person more likely to tell hidden memories when asked questions
  • noun
  • /ˌnɑrkoʊəˈnælɪsɪs/
  • NSFW
translation icon : narcoanálisis
  • The therapist used narcoanalysis to help the patient uncover repressed memories during their session.

Examples

  • It seems fair to say that in the present stage of development, narcoanalysis can be of great help in finding the truth.

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  • Although they found amytal narcoanalysis successful for the revelation of deception, they felt that the validity of the information garnered by this method was not so decisive that it could be admissible in court without further investigation.

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  • Does this mean that narcoanalysis has no importance at all from the angle of the administration of justice?

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  • Narcoanalysis is not a sure method of bringing out the truth and nothing but the truth.

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  • In summarizing the viewpoint of the medical profession on narcoanalysis, he says:

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  • They were not informed that amytal would be used until a few minutes before narcoanalysis was undertaken.

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  • In some criminal investigations, narcoanalysis is employed to increase the likelihood of obtaining accurate testimonies from witnesses.

  • During the trial, the defense questioned the reliability of narcoanalysis as a technique for gathering truthful evidence.

Synonyms

hypnoanalysis
vsnarcoanalysis
  • Specialized
9.9

Using hypnosis in therapy helps find hidden memories and treat emotional problems

uses drugs to lower resistance and prompt memory recall during questioning

Surface Forms

narcoanalysis singular
narcoanalyses plural

Morphology

narcoanalysis = analysis (semi-transparent) = narco + analysis + narc

The prefix 'narco-' suggests the involvement of drugs, but the specific method of using drugs to aid in analysis is specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Narcoanalysis comes from two parts: narco- meaning 'sleep' or 'numb', the same root as narcotic, and analysis meaning 'examination' or 'study'. So, narcoanalysis is an 'examination' done while someone is made sleepy or numb, which explains its modern use of giving drugs to make a person more likely to reveal information.