/oss/taxonomy/term/2403/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-history/polygraph <p>John Augustus Larson was the inventor of the modern polygraph. Although, some list the polygraph as one of the greatest inventions, many scientists consider it to be pseudoscience.  Yet, many countries continue to use the polygraph test as an interrogation test on suspects and for screening new employees. However, many people can beat the old-fashioned polygraph test. For example, when the interrogation commences, the subject can artificially increase their heart rate during the control questions.</p> Mon, 22 May 2017 15:42:18 +0000 OSS 2469 at /oss