wrote on Aug 19^th, 2002 at 4:47am:

George and Skeptic, You refer to this test as a peak of tension.  A peak of tension test is constructed such that the deceptive person is lying to one and only one item.   In this case, however, a person might be deceptive to one, several, or all relevant questions.  It is actually a form of relevant/irrelevant test and should be evaluated that way.  That is, any consistent, significant reaction to any specific question – in the absence of any plausible explanation which has been verified by additional testing – would indicate deception.  It’s a tough test to beat.

Dr. Barland,
Aren't you on record as saying methodology exists to detect the countermeasures taught in TLBTLD?  If so, you'll pardon my skepticism of your current comments, as I have personal experience regarding the accuracy of those prior statements.

I'm almost curious as to how much the R/I's "toughness" depends upon you telling everyone it's a "tough test to beat".

Regardless, as you point out, reactions to specific questions is one criteria for further inquiry.  Clearly, equal reactions employed on all questions would not only result in a chart that failed to meet this standard -- it would also make judgement regarding what is "significant" rather difficult, as well.

Skeptic