tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post1863006728855988595..comments2024-03-25T12:55:40.911+00:00Comments on Caron's Musings: Should sex offenders be given lie detector tests?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04988201531739344840noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-32045591300444674282012-07-21T12:51:58.068+01:002012-07-21T12:51:58.068+01:00I agree with you, although if it were me, I wouldn...I agree with you, although if it were me, I wouldn't rely on the readout because like you say there could be a number of reasons but I would be using it to try and get the truth or a new lead because saying something can detect whether your lying however ridiculous the method is might actually get you somewhere if they reveal new evidence or new leads.<br /><br />Tbf that could be done without the lie detector, getting someone to try and recall the 10 commandments makes them more honest apparently or can get same result by making someone read and sign an honour code.<br /><br />In order for the psychology to work you have to actually believe they will lock you up as a result of what comes out of the scribble sheet. Therefore on a civil liberties front could never be transparent therefore always capable of abuse.Nicolahttp://priggy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-51139392954147985512012-07-20T18:45:28.047+01:002012-07-20T18:45:28.047+01:00I think you're right to be sceptical about the...I think you're right to be sceptical about the polygraph. A report of a working party of the British Psychological Society in 2004 notes that:<br /><br />Most published research on polygraphic deception detection has been concerned with its possible<br />use in criminal investigations. The results of better quality research studies demonstrate that while<br />the correct classification of deceivers can sometimes be fairly high, incorrect decisions about who<br />is or is not being deceptive occur at rates that are far from negligible.<br /><br />and:<br /><br />Use of the polygraph in the clinical setting, with specific reference to its use with sex offenders,<br />has received too little research attention.<br /><br />Their report is available <a href="http://www.bps.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/polygraphic_deception_detection_-_a_review_of_the_current_scientific_status_and_fields_of_application.pdf" rel="nofollow">here </a> and it makes interesting reading.<br /><br />Tim.Timhttp://www.tenpencepiece.net/noreply@blogger.com