Quote:I'm young and have lived a clean life and don't see how I could fail one.
You are making an all too common ASSUMPTION that the polygraph detects deception. It doesn't. So, yes, you can live a clean life, tell the truth, and FAIL.
Realizing that is Step 1.
Remember, a polygraph is just a form of interrogation. The goal of any interrogation is to get possible self-incriminating information out of you. Polygraph operators do this by convincing you that their machine is indicating that you are being deceptive, or are having trouble with certain questions. Even though YOU KNOW YOU ARE TELLING THE TRUTH.
This is how they get information out of you. They tell you to get things off your chest, get everything out there that could possibly be bothering you. That way, you WON'T have that weighing on your mind when they ask the questions again. People then start talking, and talking, until they finally give the examiner what they need to fail them. Don't fall for it. Tell the truth, and stick to your answer, no matter how bad they say you are reacting.
Read the "Lie behind the Lie detector", which can be downloaded from the home page of this site. Polygraph operators hate it, and don't want you to read it.
Also, act like you don't know much about the test. Act dumb. And don't mention the fact you've been to this site. THEY HATE THIS SITE! A polygraph examiner recently banned from this site, accused the author of the book mentioned above, and owner of this site of collaborating with islamist terrorists. He also may be the one who vandalized an on-line article written by the site owner. They are desperate to silence the info on this site.
Good Luck,
TC