Polygraph Interviews
FINDING THE TRUTH
Polygraph examinations are not necessarily for everyone; sometimes a well-designed investigation may be a
better option. And sometimes, a counseling session with a trained professional may be the best alternative to
re-establishing the trust that has been lost between two individuals.
WHAT IS A POLYGRAPH?
A polygraph examination generally consists of a pre-interview, the examination itself and the post-interview.
There are generally ten questions asked in four different sessions. The pre-interview is held between the two
interested parties to establish the issue of concern and create the specific questions to be asked. Seven of
these questions are “relative” questions and are not scored for the subsequent result. Three questions are
the “relative” questions and are scored as “deception indicated” or “no deception indicated” as a final exam
result. A good source of additional information is this Wikipedia article.
Polygraph examinations are not necessarily for everyone; sometimes a well-designed investigation may be a
better option. And sometimes, a counseling session with a trained professional may be the best alternative to
re-establishing the trust that has been lost between two individuals.
WHAT IS A POLYGRAPH?
A polygraph examination generally consists of a pre-interview, the examination itself and the post-interview.
There are generally ten questions asked in four different sessions. The pre-interview is held between the two
interested parties to establish the issue of concern and create the specific questions to be asked. Seven of
these questions are “relative” questions and are not scored for the subsequent result. Three questions are
the “relative” questions and are scored as “deception indicated” or “no deception indicated” as a final exam
result. A good source of additional information is this Wikipedia article.