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Dr Leanne ten Brinke says her lab saw higher cortisol reactivity in liars

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published September 7, 2026 · Diary of a CEO · Human Lie Detector: The #1 Sign They’re Lying To You, Catch Liars Instantly! | Dr Leanne Ten Brinke
Dr Leanne ten Brinke says her lab saw higher cortisol reactivity in liars
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Human Lie Detector: The #1 Sign They’re Lying To You, Catch Liars Instantly! | Dr Leanne Ten Brinke

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"We actually we've done some research in my lab uh to show that people who are lying tend to have an increased cortisol reactivity relative to people who are telling the truth."

Dr Leanne ten Brinke says research in her lab found higher cortisol reactivity among people instructed to lie than among truth-tellers. She links the difference to the stress and cognitive load involved in maintaining a false account.

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Dr Leanne ten Brinke · guest
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Diary of a CEO
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Human Lie Detector: The #1 Sign They’re Lying To You, Catch Liars Instantly! | Dr Leanne Ten Brinke
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