Ep. 125 - Using Deception Detection Techniques Daily with William Ortiz

Published: Jan. 13, 2020, 8 a.m.

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In Episode 125, host Chris Hadnagy speaks with William Ortiz, a federal polygraph examiner who worked in the FBI for decades. In this discussion, you\\u2019ll learn how the polygraph works, how people try to fool the polygraph, and what agents and attorneys are really after when they receive the results of a polygraph examination. You\\u2019ll also hear some tips and tricks about deception that can inform your everyday interactions.

3 Key Points:

  1. \\xa0 Polygraph is a tool alongside non-verbals and behavior analysis questions to determine whether someone is telling the truth.\\xa0
  2. \\xa0 Being nervous is part of taking the polygraph test. Being nervous will not affect the test, but helps to establish your baseline.\\xa0

3. \\xa0 When you ask someone a question, pay attention to whether they answer it. Then ask more questions to see where they lead.

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