<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Take Slow, Deep Breaths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n One of the many physiologic processes that a lie detector machine monitors is the examinee’s respiratory activity \u2014 the pair of pneumographs attached to the chest records both respiratory rate and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a person is under stress, such as when being deceitful during a polygraph examination, his or her breathing pattern changes. The individual takes small, shallow breaths, using the shoulders instead of the diaphragm, which is the major muscle of respiration, in order to move air in and out of the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These changes are recorded by the polygraph machine and serve as tell-tale signs of deception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s exactly because of this why you should maintain taking slow, deep breaths while subjected to a lie detector test. This is especially true when all those uncomfortable-to-answer control questions and relevant questions, or questions that have something to do with the crime or misdemeanor that has led to you spending some time with a polygraph examiner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A simple way to regulate your breathing and calm the entire nervous system in the process is by doing what’s referred to as box breathing, which is also sometimes called the Navy SEAL breathing technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the nicest things about box breathing is that you only need to remember one thing: the number 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold in your breath for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds \u2014 that’s how easy it is to perform box breathing! Do this when some of the most challenging questions to answer come your way to keep calm and save your blood pressure and heart rate from skyrocketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Apply Antiperspirant on the Fingertips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Before the polygrapher examiner starts asking questions related to the test, he or she will attach an assortment of sensors to your body. Two of them will go to your fingertips \u2014 they are referred to as galvanometers, which are designed to measure sweating by determining the electrical conductivity of your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, in other words, they are there to wait for your fingertips to be dripping wet with sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that there’s an easy way to pass a polygraph test by rendering those galvanometers pretty much useless: rubbing a thin layer of antiperspirants on your fingertips before you head to the testing center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antiperspirants usually contain aluminum-based ingredients that temporarily block the sweat pores, thus keeping sweating at bay. What’s so nice about antiperspirants is that they help you feel fresh and dry for 24 to 48 hours, which means that you can count on them while strapped to a lie detector machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you start applying away, make sure that the product says it’s an antiperspirant \u2014 some are only deodorants formulated to keep bad odor at bay and not sweating. There are, however, antiperspirants that also serve as deodorants. If you want to beat a polygraph test using this method, check the label carefully beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t panic if, for some reason, you are asked by the examiner to wash your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While washing will reduce the effectiveness of an antiperspirant, it will not completely keep them from working. Apply the product several minutes before you visit the testing center to give it plenty of time to dry and do its magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Research About a Lie Detector Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Even the most honest and innocent people can fail a polygraph test \u2014 it’s an error referred to as a false positive, which means that a truthful examinee is deemed by the examiner as being deceptive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being stressed and anxious over taking the examination is one of the primary reasons for it. With increased blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and sweating, it’s not unlikely for you to look like you’re hiding something. Whether the test is for investigative or pre-employment purposes, being a nervous wreck can work to your disadvantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that is why being familiar with a polygraph test and the machine used beforehand is a wonderful idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s true that the polygraph examiner will talk about the exam itself as well as the instrument to which you will be attached before the actual question and answer portion comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, you should consider doing your assignment before the test date so that you can get rid of as many questions, doubts and apprehensions about the examination as you can. If you know how the lie detector exam will go about and how the machine employed works, you can get rid of unnecessary stress and anxiety that may cause you to fail it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But don’t let the examiner know that you know a lot about the matter. During the pre-test phase of the polygraph exam, listen intently and establish rapport with the individual to help you relax further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just Before You Attempt to Pass That Polygraph Test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA polygraph test is not 100% accurate. This means that there’s some wiggle room for manipulation. If truth be told, there are many different things you may try to increase your chances of passing a lie detector exam. However, polygraph experts are familiar with many of them, which is why they can easily catch attempts by examinees to influence the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The various strategies discussed above are some of those that polygraph examiners are less likely to notice. They are also some of the most effective that are likely to bring the result you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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