I recently had to take a polygraph test for a police job i was applying for. I was pretty nervous that day even though i had never done anything wrong in my life. Anyways, the results came in and the guy who gave me the test told me that there was a small problem, apparently i may have made slight movements when he was asking me about integrity questions but that if he were me, i wouldnt worry about it. Which leaves me wondering "WHAT KIND OF A RESULT WAS THAT?" Thats more like a "maybe" answer. I would have felt better if he told me if i failed or passed. Any idea on how this kind of stuff works or your thoughts.
2006-08-06 09:15:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That is a technique that is often taught to polygraph examiners to see if you will change any of your answers, indicating dishonesty. A polygraph, in and of itself, is not admissible as evidence due to the past proven inconsistencies with them. The polygraph is really just a tool to aid the examiner in getting you to tell on yourself. Tell the truth and stick to your guns, and you will have nothing to worry about.
2006-08-06 09:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by hog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all probability, you gave an "inconclusive" which is like a "maybe". People who take a polygraph are normally nervous. Usually, when you take a polygraph, the operator will ask you general questions like is your address 1234 S. Main. This is to try and relax you. They then usually ask you a question where they want you to not tell the truth. It is usually something simple like "Is is snowing outside" (and its really the middle of July.
The fact that you are nervous will register on all your questions. There will be a pattern there. But, when you combine your nervousness with a lie, the recording needle will reflect it.
Sometimes, integrity questions can be difficult to answer properly. When being asked that kind of question, you are going back through your life and you may be worried about a particular event. Good luck in your profession.
2006-08-06 12:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I once was accused of something and asked to take a Polygraph Test to prove that I had not been involved. My attorney insisted that two examiners be appointed to test me. Each of them ask the same sort of questions, using the same type of machine. One of the examiners concluded beyond any doubt that I did what I was accused of and the other said there was no way I could nave done it! One of them was mistaken. Which proves Polygraph Test are bogus!!
2006-08-06 11:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your results came back inconclusive. While I abhor the use of polygraphs as they are touted as science, and yet not a single valid scientist accepts them as such, it is part of the hiring process. You can either accept it, or find another profession.
You will probably be asked to re-take the test.
2006-08-06 10:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. PhD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The test administrator probably means that the test was inconclusive in the integrity issues of the testing process. Whether or not it will affect the hiring process depends on the policies of the agency itself, and their requirements.
When being tested, you should have been asked a series of "control" questions in each testing aspect to determine your baseline used to determine your test results. These "control" questions will take into account your level of nervousness, and your answers will be gaged from these answers.
2006-08-06 09:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by dannyl410 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Polygraphs are not valid and are based on physiological data, not whether you are lying! That is why they are NOT allowed in court!
2006-08-06 09:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he said dont worry about it, then dont wory about it.
2006-08-06 09:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by vergil_a_son_of_sparda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋