Sackett,

Well, I think you reported four polygraphs before having problems.  Now I can't speak for your examination, but I think your hypothesis of naivete is a little off.

They said I was having trouble with one of the questions right from the start (after the first chart).  I had lunch with 3 other candidates tested that day and they all reported the same thing.  They probably tell everyone they're having problem in an effort to get them to "open up".

I can not speak of a particular test of which I was not involved.

So in your expert opinion, is being untruthful or withholding information the only possible reason for a ANS "reaction"?  Rather than anger, fear, frustration for being called a liar even though you're telling the truth....etc.

No.  I suppose a diagnosable mental disorder could also explain it...

You kind of glossed over that one.

No, I didn't give the answer you were looking for.

Maybe Ejohnson has an answer for that.