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In the US, they use a sensor pad the subject sits on to detect such attempts to modify the results.
by Fjolsvith 7y ago
In the US, they use a sensor pad the subject sits on to detect such attempts to modify the results.
- EForEndeavour 7y agoI wonder if vividly picturing a cavalcade of ultraviolent mental images is enough to disrupt the test.
- Fjolsvith 7y agoUnfortunately, disrupting the test is the same as failing it. Typically, subjects are expected to pass it to avoid negative consequences. I once went through a polygraph and used my meditative breathing techniques to calm my mind, and failed the test because I was "controlling my breath".
- kevin_thibedeau 7y agoI mostly belly breathe and have little upper chest expansion at rest. This caused some consternation during my test.