Is this a control question?
Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.
thoughts?
This question seems like one that might be used as a probable-lie "control" question in a pre-employment polygraph interrogation.
Quote from: anonme on Sep 27, 2001, 10:54 PM
Is this a control question?
Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.
Where did it appear in the series, and what questions surround it? I agree with Mr. Maschke (of course), but I am curious about my question.
Quote from: anonme on Sep 27, 2001, 10:54 PM
Is this a control question?
Have you ever lied on any previous applications or interviews??
I assume so since it is very vague and it list 2 choices and also since pretty much everyone overboasts in an interview.
thoughts?
No, this is not a control question. This is a very relevant question for a pre-employment situation. This is a very poorly designed question regardless. Give a countermeasure response on this and your butt will certainly be shown the door.
Pseudo Relevant,
Why do you believe this question, if asked in a pre-employment polygraph series, would be relevant? It's specifically worded so as to exclude from its scope the application for employment which is the immediate reason for the polygraph examination.