Lie Detection – A Series of articles on credibility (3)

Can you cheat?

The short answer is Yes!

You can beat the test, BUT you need to know HOW and WHEN.

You may find websites telling you how to, but the reality is if you just go in and take a lie detecting test while hoping to beat it, you’re in for a surprise.

To cheat successfully requires sitting down and practicing with a trained examiner. But for those who don’t have a qualified questioner to assist – what else can they do?

There is the classic ‘tack in your shoe’ to cause yourself pain which will result in for example, a big increase in your sweating response. However, the natural response to causing yourself pain is for your body to move away from it and this will simply activate the movement sensor, indicating you are applying a counter measure.

So, be cautions as most examiners will be able to spot any covert attempt to beat the test.

Then of course, I’m not going to tell how to do it!

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