garden wrote on Feb 5
th, 2002 at 5:03pm:
Basically, would the lines be blurred between rel. and con. questions because all the questions are personal. I think I've figured it out. But I'd just like a second opinion. If anyone else has comments I'll welcome them.
In order for the polygraph chart to be 'scoreable', the polygraph interrogator must have a basis for comparison, thus certain questions (control or comparison questions) will be asked in conjunction with relavent questions, i.e., questions concerning the immediate topic at hand. Again, reviewing
The Lie Behind The Lie Detector will show you that the former cover a far-reaching span of time, and be nebulous enough so that *anyone* would have doubts about being completely truthful when answering. The latter will be point specific (did you have sex with that man?)
Quote:Also, I don't want to subject myself to the added stress either. I agree that his fears may not rest at a truthful chart. But he's avid about this and if I decide not to then I have something to hide. I haven't made my decision yet. However, I will prepare in case I decide to go through with it.
A suggestion. Print out the book in its entirety. Put it in a three ring binder. Drop it in his lap, and tell him words to the effect that while you have been honest with him, his illogical insistence that your honesty and the value of your marriage be judged by a non-scientific FRAUD leaves you with no alternative but to ensure that you pass by employing the countermeasures as described in the book. Then forbid further discussion until
he reads the book. Proving a negative is impossible, and is made doubly so when faced with the rude, invasive interrogation you're certain to undergo.
If it were me, I'd pack my bags.