Obviously, the interviewer is implying about loyalty to the state (“state” as in country, not a US State) or to an administration, and I know that they are implying that. But I am not loyal to an administration. But I know that’s what they actually meant.

How would the polygraph interpret it if I say “Yes”, because I’m answering based on my interpretation of loyalty to the constitution, but deep down, I full well know the implied question the interviewer is asking.

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      This. They measure these body changes and some idiots decided that these correlate perfectly with lies, but really they can correlate with plenty of things. They start with a base measurement where they ask you simple and verifiable questions such as your name, address, etc.

      Here are some legitimate reasons that can get you marked as a liar:

      • Getting nervous because you are being investigated.
      • An accusatory question gets you nervous
      • Panic attack
      • Physical discomfort, can be because of a long investigation.
      • A question agitates you
      • And more

      A polygraph can be useful to help uncover the truth as it can help investigators possibly find subjects that disturb you and could relate to lies.

      Calling a polygraph a lie detector is ignorant, malicious, stupid, or some combination of the above.

      P. S

      Good liars can fool polygraphs easily, like not even a complicated thing to learn.