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Because polygraphs measure stress. The presumption is that if you are stressed, you are lying. In reality, there are many causes of stress and many reasons other than lying that one can fail a polygraph. The polygraph has been known for many years to be junk science, and the fact that it is still legal to use it is one of the shameful aspects of law enforcement and security.
BTW: the polygraph does not say you are lying. The "technician" who interprets it is the one who decides that, and he or she is not even a trained psychologist.
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How you use polygraph in a sentence?
Of course I'll submit to a polygraph test.
What is a polygraph test used to detect?
A polygraph is used to help detect if someone is lying.
Can the truth show as a lie on a polygraph?
A polygraphy doesn't actually say "truth" or "lie".. it records vital signs, and the assessor makes a determination based on the results of the vital sign readings vs. typical human bodily reactions to telling lies. It's not a guaranteed method by any means, and that's why polygraphy results aren't eligible to be submitted as evidence in court.
What is a sentence using the word polygraph?
Clara had to take a polygraph test on the latest game show 'Tell the truth'.
Is it possible to fail a polygraph test?
Yes and no. If your lying about a murder you can but if your lying about what color socks your whereing you cant.
Can high anxiety effect a polygraph test outcome?
Yes. Polygraphs are designed to detect heightened levels of anxiety, they cannot detect whether someone is telling the truth or lying. Most people when they lie become anxious/nervous, however if someone suffers from anxiety or is particularly nervous the polygraph will also detect this. If the examiner refers to the polygraph as a "lie detector" then the chances are they have little understanding as to the function of the machine and would likely mistake someone with anxiety as a chronic liar.
What was the USA TV show 'The Moment of Truth' about?
"The Moment of Truth" was a reality TV game show hosted by Mark Walberg. The show consists of a test to see if somebody is lying by answering questions while attached to a polygraph for a chance to earn a cash prize.
Do lie detectors test true?
Yes and no. What polygraph machines do is monitor specific biological functions such as pulse and skin temperature. The polygraph operator asks a series of test questions with known answers to esatblish a baseline for the subject. When humans lie there are a few typical responses, such as an elevated pulse. The polygraph operator decides whether or not the subject has responded honestly or not based on the changes in the measured functions.
What is the word polygraph in a sentence?
The polygraph test is not "proof-positive". The polygraph test is not completely unreliable.
How do you pass a lie detector test?
by telling the truth
Can you test someone to see if they are telling the truth?
yes you can by taking a lie detector test
Is polygraph test are visible as evidence in court?
No, polygraph tests are not admissible in court. Court precedents have decided that the polygraph test is unreliable, and that the test could dishonestly persuade the jury's verdict. The polygraph test is only used for investigative, law enforcement needs.
