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I was reading about how polygraph works and post-exam disclosures.

If a polygrapher says that a subject showed a significant response would it be prudent to make up something ridiculous to confess to that was "on their mind" when they answered the question?

For example, if the polygrapher says there was a significant response on drug questions, would it be prudent to say, "Well, sometimes when I have a headache, I'll take two regular over-the-counter baby aspirin... and if I still have a headache an hour later, I'll take 1 more. I know its stupid, but the label says to only take 2 every 8 hours."

I would be smart enough to only do this if the voice recording was on, since I would not want that misconstrued by the polygrapher in to an admission of prescription medication abuse.

Or if it is national security-related, say, "I just saw the movie 'Breach' and I was thinking about that a lot when you asked those questions."

What would be the probable outcome? An indeterminate result leading to either a failure? or a repeat polygraph?

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Posted by: lasha Posted on: Apr 20^th, 2010 at 7:35am	Mark & Quote
Or says you have a temperature or a little headache ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Posted by: Gil Posted on: Feb 23^rd, 2010 at 3:39pm	Mark & Quote Quote
Flight 815, In my own personal opinon, it looks as though your are overthinking. If you do tell them about the additional asprin, he/she can use this as an opening and to set the groundwork to accuse you of either prescription abuse or illegal drug use.