Have you had one? Did you pass and lie? Do you believe in them if you haven't had one? When are they used in court and admissable? What is your opinion of them (any experience is good)........
JUST CURIOUS...........
2007-11-02 10:30:11 · 5 answers · asked by butterfliesRfree 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just to answer your main question: They are very useful for certain purposes, but because they can be beaten their use in court should be, and is, treated with much caution. Also, the ability of the person administering the test is crucial to the accuracy of the test. A good operator can usually tell if a person is trying to "beat" the test, and varies the sequence of questions to overcome this. Finally, some people are so nervous that no meaningful reading can be obtained. Hope this helps. Have a nice day!!
2007-11-02 11:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't admissable in court for the reason that they are not 100% effective. I think they are a useless tool that shouldn't be used at any level because they can be beaten.
2007-11-02 10:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by Paul B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in the tooth fairy, either. If a polygraph really worked and someone was charged with a crime they could take the test and if they 'passed' they could never be charged with the crime. That doesn't happen ANYWHERE. They are usually used to intimidate lower class, uneducated, superstitious people.
2007-11-02 10:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by thesongfairy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well...just like Global Warming....It's not a lie if you truley believe it. Therefore, polygraph tests can be beaten.
2007-11-02 10:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are not useable in a court of law where your personal freedom is at stake, but they are used in an investigation to build a case, and can be used for security clearence and so on
2007-11-02 10:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by eyesinthedrk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋