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Sep 28th, 2001 at 2:54am
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Is this a control question?

Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.

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Reply #1 - Sep 28th, 2001 at 8:48am
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This question seems like one that might be used as a probable-lie "control" question in a pre-employment polygraph interrogation.
  

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Reply #2 - Sep 28th, 2001 at 2:52pm
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Is this a control question?

Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.


Where did it appear in the series, and what questions surround it? I agree with Mr. Maschke (of course), but I am curious about my question.
  

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Reply #3 - Sep 28th, 2001 at 4:33pm
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Is this a control question?

Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.

thoughts?




No, this is not a control question. This is a very relevant question for a pre-employment situation. This is a very poorly designed question regardless. Give a countermeasure response on this and your butt will certainly be shown the door.
  

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Re: Is this a control question?
Reply #4 - Sep 28th, 2001 at 7:11pm
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Pseudo Relevant,

Why do you believe this question, if asked in a pre-employment polygraph series, would be relevant? It's specifically worded so as to exclude from its scope the application for employment which is the immediate reason for the polygraph examination.
  

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