Polygraph results

What is Polygraph results?

Lie detector test results are measurements of a person's physiological response, such as in blood pressure and respiration, to questions asked by an expert, which are intended to show whether the person is telling the truth. The test's reliability, however, is seriously contested and the results are inadmissible.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Evidence terms:

• Misleading Question
• Hypothetical Question
• Unresponsive Answer
• Statement Against Interest
• Residual Exception

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