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WHAT TO EXPECT!Many first time polygraph takers have no idea what to expect. Most of us have seen the hollywood side of it, but only a nieve person would believe Robert Dinero and Ben Stiller. However, if you are one of those lucky individuals who finds themselves with an upcoming polygraph exam, then you can find out a little about the testing process right here. I will try to give you an idea of what a normal examination is like.
HONEST PEOPLE FAIL?This is probably the most common question people ask. Most americans have this built in reality sensor that tells them that polygraph testing works 100% of the time. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. In scientific studies, the polygraph only proved to be about 50% effective in a controled study. So the answer to the question is YES, an honest person can fail.
WHAT NOT TO DO!Most of us have seen the movie where a person taking lie detector would just put a tack in their shoe or take some sort of medication before the test to help their results. However, doing either one of these things will only result in an inconclusive or failed test. There are many things that you might have heard trick the lie detector. But before you try any of these techniques, read here first.
POLY ARTICLESWhen I tell someone that polygraph testing often fails honest people, they look at me like I am crazy. I have searched the Internet for some of the best articles that describe exactly why these machines can and do fail honest people on a regular basis. So before you go into your examination thinking you are just fine, read these articles. They might change your mind.