Polygraph examiner
The polygraph test is not "proof-positive". The polygraph test is not completely unreliable.
parts of a polygraph machine
AHH a lie detector ANSWER by Engl1sh: A perfessional typically uses the term 'polygraph' test.
Although the use of polygraph results as evidence in court is regularly challenged - it IS a useful tool and is used in the preliminary stage of many criminal investigations.
American Polygraph Association was created in 1966.
The full scope Polygraph is any typical polygraph but it includes lifestyle questions. E.G. Have you ever had sexual relations with underage children?
A polygraph is used to help detect if someone is lying.
Yes, innocent people can fail a polygraph test due to various factors, such as anxiety, stress, or nervousness during the examination. The polygraph measures physiological responses like heart rate and sweat production, which can be influenced by emotions unrelated to deception. Additionally, the interpretation of results can be subjective, leading to potential false positives. Therefore, while polygraphs can be useful tools, they are not infallible indicators of truthfulness.
Of course I'll submit to a polygraph test.
Daniel Ribacoff has: Played Polygraph Examiner in "The Tyra Banks Show" in 2005. Played Polygraph Examiner in "The Steve Wilkos Show" in 2007. Played Polygraph Examiner in "The Millionaire Matchmaker" in 2008. Played Polygraph Examiner in "Basketball Wives" in 2010. Played Himself - Polygraph Examiner in "Brain Games" in 2011. Played Polygraph Examiner in "Impractical Jokers" in 2011.
Some consider the polygraph a pseudoscience because of the variability of the results of polygraphic testing.