syncmaster193t wrote on May 15
th, 2006 at 10:43pm:
Thank you very much for your kind help
OK. So no anal sphincter to be used.
I guess trying to perform a long mathematical calculation quickly would be better. However - what if due to the stress of the polygraph - I will not be able to perform math calculations? is just the fact that I am trying to perform it enough to increase my heart rate?
The purpose of doing mental arithmetic isn't to solve equations, it's to produce reactions. Ideally the problem you choose should be one you won't be able to solve before the asking of the next question.
Quote:Also, would you consider combining the above with a breathing apnea technique?
It seems almost impossible to combine the two together since both need concentration.
Mental countermeasures are likely to produce an accompanying breathing reaction without your having to think about it.
Quote:Would you recommend trying the math technique in control question #1 and the breathing apnea in control question #2 but not combined - since this would be easier to carry out... or would the separate use of two different techniques cause more suspicion?
I leave that to you. One thing to avoid is using the same breathing reaction for precisely the same duration on each control question. It would be better to show some variation in duration, size, and perhaps even reaction type.
Quote:Also which breating apnea is better? since I saw two different apnea techniques - one calls for holding the breath immediately after you inhaled and one calls for holding your breath after you exhale.
Did you read
The Lie Behind the Lie Detector? Breathing in and holding is to be absolutely avoided.
Quote:Do you think that reacting to all control questions in a similar manner is appropriate or should I not react to some and react to others? my logic tells me that a normal person would not react strongly to all control questions - but only to a few of them and that's what the examiner would expect.
Thank you so much for helpin.
Failing one question means failing the entire "test." So it is best to show a reaction to every control question that you clearly recognize as such. That said, it wouldn't hurt to show some variation in your reactions.