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Posted by Sergeant1107
 - Dec 02, 2009, 03:25 PM
Quote from: TerminalLon3some on Nov 23, 2009, 03:07 PMI need advice on how to answer this question:
During a domestic dispute, have you physically harmed a significant other?

I never have. However, during a few disputes my wife has gotten physical with me. I have restrained her by the arms and wrists and on one occasion forced myself on top of her to stop her.

I have never struck her. She has said once that she had bruises on her wrists the next day but admited it was from her trying to twist free to hit me. I have had scratches on my chest and neck from her. We've discussed her behavior and it hasn't happened in quite some time.

I'm just curious as to how to approach this question because I am worried that just thinking about this event could trigger a false positive. But on the flip side I am wary to freely acknowledge this because technically I have never physically harmed her.

What should I do?
If the question is asked as you have phrased you should answer as you have explained here.

During the actual polygraph you will be asked "yes" or "no" questions, not questions requiring a detailed answer.  During the pre-test is when you would explain your answers (if necessary) to the polygraph operator.
Posted by TerminalLon3some
 - Nov 23, 2009, 03:07 PM
I need advice on how to answer this question:
During a domestic dispute, have you physically harmed a significant other?

I never have. However, during a few disputes my wife has gotten physical with me. I have restrained her by the arms and wrists and on one occasion forced myself on top of her to stop her.

I have never struck her. She has said once that she had bruises on her wrists the next day but admited it was from her trying to twist free to hit me. I have had scratches on my chest and neck from her. We've discussed her behavior and it hasn't happened in quite some time.

I'm just curious as to how to approach this question because I am worried that just thinking about this event could trigger a false positive. But on the flip side I am wary to freely acknowledge this because technically I have never physically harmed her.

What should I do?