All,

I am confused as to how to answer the "control questions", such as "Have you ever lied"?  Having read the book, it states that the examiner will "steer you into a denial", though it is assumed "everyone has lied"

Obviously, I, too, have told lies in my life-do I deny ever lying?  In a nutshell, the book has been very helpful, but this specific area is of concern.

Some of the control questions are, in my opinion, obviously should be answered "no"; for example, the question "Have you ever stole from an emplolyer" or "Have you ever lied to a person in authority"?.

Can someone please help me clear up the confusion?

I look forward to hearing your responses.

Dean o.

George..I read over chapter 3 and 4 twice. I am taking kmy polygraph next weem. I am still confuse whether to answer yes or no to the control questions. I have read somewhere that if you are truthful on the control questions...you will definately faill the test.

If i was ask "did you ever steal before?" I should answer "NO" then bite my tongue...to show a strong graph...is this the correct method.?