The test I had last time was a form of the CQT, though it did not conform to the CQT described so well here; it was all jumbled up (see one of my other posts on this).  It also had no stim component to it.  For comparison, if it was run at all (I have some doubts), the polygrapher used the CQ's.

Anyhow, here is an idea I have for CM'ing this thing, something I have not heard on here:

What about being completely truthful on the CQ's, but augmenting my reactions through mental processes nonetheless (doing arithmetic, picturing falling off a precipice, or projecting a general feeling of panic into my stomach, if you all relate to that last one)?

I want to be truthful as best I can; answering "have you ever told a serious lie?" with a "no" can only give them a great excuse to be suspicious -if they so desire-, even if they wanted you to lie in the first place.  However, if I spiked the CQ's with honest responses, would the polygrapher not be doubly confused?  Also, would that not provide me the triple benefit of (1) jacking up the CQ responses, as is generally suggested, (2) leaving the RQ readings below the CQ's, as I would not augment there, and (3) make it look like I was trying to be extra-honest, the tracings notwithstanding?

If I get another CQT (I have a test soon), would all that not almost guarantee me a pass, or at least an inconclusive?  I don't see how I could fail.  Input is requested...

Eastwood wrote on Dec 29^th, 2005 at 8:03pm:


I'm not sure what you mean to say. Ph.D. degrees from accredited universities are not a joke. Nor is it a laughing matter that some of the most prominent members of the polygraph community who claim to  be Ph.D.'s in fact got their "degrees" from unaccredited diploma mills. Those masquerading as Ph.D.s include Ed Gelb, James Allan Matte, and Michael Martin.

PhD's - a total joke

Taken from the Intercept website: 

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Yeah, I hear them folks with PhDs can detect a "lie" quicker than the ploygraphers without PhD's, RIGHT??

Thanks!

$375.00 from Edward Gelb of Intercept Inc.  Located in Los Angeles.  He charges this much because he's supposedly got a PhD.

Its pretty expensive:
It runs from $250-$300 for a typical 90 min session,
I suggest trying googling for a polygraph graph examiner, most of the time there are private detectives.

How much do private polygraphs usually run?

Mine is next month and I am studying and practicing daily for it.

Is it also possible for them to throw in a control question for this type of test?
And would it be good idea to pay for a poly exam in order to get over the fear and anxiety of having to take one prior to the real pre-employment one?

Ok thanks for the suggestion,
so let me get this right:
When the examiner states the test is about to begin: SPIKE IT (CM's)
Then SPIKE any 2 rellevant questions
When the examiner states the test is over: Spike it again?
Then on the next set of quetions spike 2 diffrent rellevant questions along with the begining and end?
And during the stim test spike the lie question (number I picked)
I need some feedback,
Is it possible for them to throw in a control question during this type of test?
And is it good advise to pay for your own poly exam in order to get over the fear and anxiety of taking own when its time to take the real one for employement? 
How about the question is today _______?

Seamarshal wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2005 at 10:50pm:


Seamarshal, 

     In response to question #1, Yes it may bea good idea to employ a CM when told to "lie" about a number you wrote down "refer to Page 150 in TLBTLD).

  If oyur test is a "Relevant/Irrelevant" test instead of a "Control Question Test," you may want to focus more on behavioral CMs and refer to Page 151 of TLBTLD.  Good Luck

Ok so I have a retest coming up and I am now well prepared exept this:  During the stim test, (write down a number 1-10 and say no to all of them) when should I deploy countermeasures? Is it when I intentionally lie on the number I wrote down? Or all others exept the number I wrote?  ???
One more thing if there are no control questions on the test except for relevant ones, when should I employ countermeasures ???

Thanks