{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Brains vs. Beliefs: Debunking Psychological Misconceptions","title":"Episode 7: The Polygraph","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/848b1a21\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1657,"description":"Date: September 24, 2026\nBrains vs. Beliefs: Debunking Psychological Misconceptions\nEpisode 7: The Polygraph\nIn this episode, psychologists Emily Stark and Karla Lassonde discuss the reliability of polygraph tests. We describe the portrayal of lie detection in the media, the procedures used with polygraphs, and research studies that raise concerns about the reliability and accuracy of the polygraph. Overall, we highlight that more research is needed to keep developing the polygraph as well as other methods of lie detection, in order to be more confident when detecting deception in areas like crime investigation or hiring.\nYou can find references for this episode and information about psychological science at our website, https://www.communicatingpsychologicalscience.com/. Use the Contact page to share your thoughts on this episode and other topics that you'd like us to cover. Thanks for listening!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nnuiFpxIAanZHvVf4DtSE-IieZgH1i0QUJv1SXqACys/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNDE2/MWQzZjljZTJhZTgz/MjA4OWU4NzEyOTA3/YmZjMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}