APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Damned If You Don't: Refusing a Polygraph Test Is Viewed the Same As Failing a Test
- Savannah Reeves
UNCW - Bryan Barnes
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Kori Meyer
University of North Carolina WIlmington - Jennifer Norris
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Nancy Jones
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Brianna Abelli
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Bryan Myers
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Abstract
The public rated the validity and reliability of polygraph tests, along with a series of hypotheticals varying offers to take, or refusals to take a test. Test results (passed or failed) impacted trust ratings, but individuals who refused a test were distrusted the same as those who failed a test.
Public Distrust
