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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fascinating story.  I'm going to watch how this develops.  I had high security clearance at DOJ but have never taken a poly.  I thought about applying to the CIA but thought I might fail the poly, not over anything I had one incorrectly but because they usually ask about debt and we are carrying more than I would like.  I'm an excruciatingly honest person and double and triplethink tests so wold assume I, too, would fail the "Is there anything you're not telling us" question because OF COURSE there must be SOMETHING out there I am forgetting about.  Was there a boyfriend or address I forgot to mention?  The time I didn't pay credit card on time?  The girl scout camp I went to and left early due to strep throat? That my kids have "issues"?  I bet those pencil arms would be whipping all over the paper on me with the "Is there anything you're not telling us?" line.  I even answer the MMPI test questions like "while driving do you ever think about driving off the road?"  Well of course I do - I think about it all the time so I stay ON the road.  FAIL.  Would love to hear of some experiences.[/quote]

The poly blows for overly analytical people or people who grew up with parents who made them feel guilty about anything.

Polygraphers keep stressing don't let your mind wander or overthink the question because they know their test is not overly accurate. It's a rusty old blunt axe and not a laser scalpel. I had major issues on my polys in trying to stay focussed. Especially when you on the box in a 10x10 room staring a white wall for 3-4 hours with no food in the morning (if you had to have your blood/physical done in the morning).

Poly's also suck for those who grew up with parents that made them feel guilty about everything. Poly's are not good separating specific lies from the truth, just general 'uneasyness' for whatever reason that might be. Those who compartmentalize very well (which includes psychopaths) do superbly on polys. 
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