Quote:1) The test depends on the mindset of the examinee. That can be a problem since some will be very comfortable with a standard “yes” “no” response. Others will be more analytical and say “yes… but.” Or “no… however.”
If that's the case, then the questions aren't right. "Did you shoot Mr. X?" shouldn't require a "No, but..." if you didn't do it. Screening exams can be a problem if the questions aren't pre-tested well enough.
Quote:2) The test depends on the ability of the examiner to set the examinee in an emotional state that is not defensive by nature. If one becomes defensive I believe the responses both verbal and physiological will be very unpredictable.
There are many who believe it's necessary as it may be the DR we are seeing. What you "believe" doesn't really matter though. It's what happens that counts.
Quote: 3) The test depends on the ability of the examiner to accurately interpret the body language and physiological responses.
No, that's wrong too. In a CQT, the issue is which question contains the larger response. It's not rocket science, and it doesn't have anything to do with body language.
Quote:4) There is, in my experience, no follow-up interview. The examiner or some other competent individual should say, “My data shows this on this question. I need to more clearly understand what lies behind your response.” In my case I said I “stole” time from my employer. In fact I don’t believe I ever have, but one time a senior executive sat down several people in my group and accused all of us of “stealing from the company.” So I said I did steal even though I really don’t believe it and legally no theft occurred.
Let me guess, you're the single data point and you got your broad brush out to paint? I suspect that is the exception rather than the rule. Most states with statutes on polygraph require such a post-test conversation. Moreover, it's good practice.
Quote: So I said I did steal even though I really don’t believe it and legally no theft occurred.
'I said I did it when I don't believe I did' is a lie. What's up with that?
Might you be a shill?