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Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Jan 18, 2008, 01:19 PM
That you even asked the question that you did suggests to me that you haven't understood the material covered in Chapters 3 & 4 of The Lie Behind the Lie Detector. Under the circumstances, it might be wiser not to use countermeasures at all (and ideally, not to take the polygraph).
Posted by mario
 - Jan 18, 2008, 01:11 PM
Thanks for the fast reply :)

So, should I just stick to the "normal" plan, using countermeasures only for the control questions ?

Thanks again :)
Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Jan 18, 2008, 01:05 PM
Quote from: 373B2833355A0 on Jan 18, 2008, 12:08 PMIt seems to me that in this case using countermeasures only for all the "control" questions isn't enough, am I right ?

No.

QuoteShould I use countermeasure for all the "control" questions plus the "relevant" questions (except the problematic questions) ?

No. Augmenting reactions to relevant questions in a "control question test" will increase the likelihood of failing.
Posted by mario
 - Jan 18, 2008, 12:08 PM
Hi there :)
I'm supposed to take a polygraph test during the next couple of weeks, and while I feel totally comfortable with most of the questions that I will be asked, there's one specific question that's troubling me (it doesn't really matter what question it is, just the fact that it is a "relevant").

It seems to me that in this case using countermeasures only for all the "control" questions isn't enough, am I right ? Should I use countermeasure for all the "control" questions plus the "relevant" questions (except the problematic questions) ?

I would really appreciate any help :)