Everybody Lies

The general purpose of this study was to bring contributions to the findings about the validity of using lie scales in selection situations. A sample of 796 candidates was identified during selection procedures required for occupational health purposes. The following instruments were used: EPQ and the Cognitive non-verbal test. As was expected, candidates with higher cognitive abilities score lower on the Lie scale than those with lower cognitive abilities. Despite those differences, all groups lie more than people in non-selective situations. The justifiability of using such scales to decide if a certain candidate is suitable to drive, to work, etc. is questionable.