Jackie Fellows <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Hi Bill
I don't think anyone was discounting the polygraph if used under strict
procedures and with the knowledge that many other extraneous things can
affect the readings. However, putting blind faith into these things is not
"my cup of tea" simply because there is still too much controversy about
them. Honts, even although implicitly, verified that in he realized as a lie
detector he needed more education to really be able to use them properly.
This was after he had had education in administering the polygraph after
training in local law enforcement and with the FBI. And, most examiners do
not have the FBI training, let alone the other more advanced training.
I wonder if the experts would have enough time to get on the list for a
period of time?? But, it is worth asking them if I get a chance to meet
them. Mentioned I had wrote to Iacono to some of the other psychology
teachers here and they said "Not the, Iacono!" I was happy that he took the
time to answer our questions.
Well, better get off for a little bit--don't want the red glare to get too
much for your eyes : )
We have another minor "court problem" now in this area--whether the hearing
impaired are receiving the assistance in court they need by having a skilled
signer to interpret for them. Our poor court system is taking a
beating--first the release of the preadjudication records, now this.
jackief
William J. Foristal wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] (William J. Foristal) writes:
>
> Hi Jackie,
>
> Well it is really interesting to read the actual words of these
> scientists who are involved in this research. I was never discounting
> the value of lie detector tests with respect to their role in the
> judicial process as well as security clearances/job application/ et al.
> My question was why should we be expected to rely on the results of a
> single study based on a amicus curiae brief that showed lie detector
> tests to be accurate more than 90% of the time. Certainly there is a lot
> of research done in this area and the more we know about and hear from
> those doing the research the more we'll be able to assess how lie
> detector tests may fit into the overall scheme of things.
>
> You know what would really be interesting? To convince some of your
> contacts to spend a week on the law list to answer questions and lend
> their expertise to enlighten us. Perhaps you and Kathy could work
> something out along these lines. I bet a lot of people would be
> interested.
>
> I'll have to go now. That red glare is starting to blind me. :)
>
> Bill
>
> On Sun, 05 Apr 1998 13:06:41 -0500 Jackie Fellows <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> writes:
> >Jackie Fellows <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> >
> >Hi Bill
> >
> >You have me blushing over here (and that means the whole body as you
> >know
> >what I wear computing <VVBG>. I guess being in the academic field
> >does have
> >its advantages at time. When I wrote to him, I relied on the
> >professional
> >network.
> >
> >I think I am going to try and get Lykken's book on antisocial
> >personalities.
> >Lukken and Iacono are truly amazing--they are psychophysiologists and
> >clinical psychologists--what a combination. In addition, both are
> >involved
> >in that huge twin study being carried on at the U of MN. Lykken is
> >the PI
> >of the study. I like their attitude about the nature vrs. nurture
> >controversy. They term it "nature via nurture" I think that is how
> >they
> >phrase it. I am thinking of trying to get in direct contact with them
> >if I
> >can the next time I attend conferences, workshops or continuing
> >education at
> >the U. I may get to spend a week there on campus attending a great
> >course on
> >population, environment and ? (something else) this summer so that
> >would be a
> >good opportunity I think if they are around. Will have to forgo the
> >immigration one they offer, darn, but Seattle sounds nicer.
> >
> >jackief
> >
>
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