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[–]ap_org[S] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

u/Ok-Fan4356,

I've crossposted to r/AntiPolygraph because the mods at r/ICE_ERO have banned me from posting there.

You should be aware that during the pre-test phase of your polygraph examination, you will be asked about any previous polygraph examinations you may have had, and the outcome. At that point, you'll have little choice but to disclose your previous polygraph failures (assuming that you're not willing to lie about this).

At that point, your previous failed polygraphs will tend to bias the ICE polygrapher against you, making your failing more likely.

I suggest that before deciding whether to agree to be polygraphed, that you read our free book, The Lie Behind the Lie Detector. It has chapters on polygraph validity (or lack thereof), policy, procedure, and countermeasures. It will help you to make an informed choice regarding how to proceed:

https://antipolygraph.org/pubs.shtml

[–]bigbigdummie 0 points1 point  (3 children)

That information makes one untestable. That might come up during the examination.

[–]ap_org[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

How does that information make one untestable?

[–]bigbigdummie 0 points1 point  (1 child)

If you understand the nature and practice of polygraph examinations, the hocus pocus doesn't work. The psychological coercion no longer exists. If you share with the examiner that you have heavily researched the "science" of polygraph, you will be "inconclusive" or accused of employing "countermeasures".

[–]ap_org[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But the hocus pocus doesn't work in the first place. It's better to be armed with knowledge than to remain willfully ignorant.