Post Interragation

[mikeyc]

Post interragation  I am a little confused. I had my polygraph yesterday. After the test the examiner came into room and asked me to pick one question that gave me trouble. I mentioned one thing and he said how about the drug use question. I said I have not used anymore than what I told him in the pretest and I may have a little guilt from the past use years ago, He then mentioned that I should contact my employer and tell them they will be doing a background check. he could not tell me if I passed or not. I cant see why they would do a background if I did not pass. Can anyone clear this up, MD

[George W. Maschke]

That wasn't much of a post-test interrogation. It seems likely that you either passed or that the result was at worst "inconclusive."

[mikeyc]

Thanks George. He did say the drug question  I showed the greatest response. Does this mean I did not pass that part. Also, in passing the Polygraph, is it strickly taken from the results or is it a combination of the interview and the examiners overall opinion if I am telling the truth. He said he had to score the test. doesnt he know just by looking at it if i passed or not. thanks, MD

[George W. Maschke]

Most polygraph operators score their charts numerically, assigning numeric values to reactions on each channel of the polygraph instrument. However, polygrapher biases and expectations can certainly influence outcomes.

[mikeyc]

Thanks George. I was just wondering if the examiner told me the drug question I showed the greatest response if that means I did not pass that or was he just trying to get me to spill my guts. Thanks, Mike