Two Block, Thanks for the complimentary remarks. To answer your question, I would assert that any examiner who worked for a legitimate, reputable organization would apply similar standards for suitability. Regards. Anonymous and Beech Trees, You obviously read over my post quickly. I said the caregiver (that would be a psychologist, psychiatrist, or physician) would be consulted. I did not say anything about making such a diagnosis myself. If I were to suspect a psychological or physiological disorder not disclosed by the examinee (perhpas not diagnosed), which might cause a problem, I would discontinue examination until a healthcare professional could be consulted. In the case of emotional distress: regardless how ignorant you'd like to believe I am, I am fully capable of recognizing obvious outward signs of emotional distress which might be counter-productive to valid polygraph results. If the examinee chooses to conceal some sort of emotional issue, despite my asking about such in pre-test, there's is little I can do (and that would not change if I had an MD or PhD). This could also be appied to any other possibly problematic disorder (Phys. or Psych). My citing of the acquaintance exam, was not as a diagnostic exam, but merely an opportunity to see if distortions due to physiological conditions, might limit my ability to analyze the polygraph charts. Beech, I put "the challenge" in quotes because I was referring to the so-called counter-measure challenge time clock. It is quite the annoying, over beaten, dead horse; and I'd hate to see another start here. I am neither alarmed , nor significantly challenged by your rantings here. You are the one who has expressed concern about safety on these boards. I have no fear of a battle of wits with such a meagerly armed person as yourself. Perhaps, over-reaching was not the appropriate word. SPIN better describes your methods. You put your spin on everything I write here, and it is no less dishonest than actual mis-quoting. Don't worry Beech, I have no plans to file suit. Yes, let the gentle reader (and not so gentle readers as well) read the actual thread (if they have not already done so). They will see that I was not engaging in the "blame the examinee" excuse. You pulled out a small exerpt, wherein I addressed the examinee as one of three major variables involved in a polygraph examination. A fair minded individual will see right through your tactics, regardless of their beliefs on the issues. To answer your last question, Beech, these are my personal opinions, represented here. Of course, they are based, to a degree, on my training and regulatory guidance of my employer. However, if you want official positions of DoDPI, APA, etc, I suggest you go to their official sources. I represent neither. I post here as a private citizen, not part of a government agency nor interest group. Good Day.
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