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FSSH Professor featured in CBC’s The Nature of Things 101 program about lie detectors

July 25, 2025

Electrodes on fingers as man takes polygraph test.

Dr. Amy Leach, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, reccently shared her expertise on lie detection in CBC’s The Nature of Things 101. In the episode How to catch a liar: deception expert explains, Dr. Leach explores how subtle behavioural cues such as facial expressions, tone, and body language can indicate deception. She also debunks common myths and emphasizes the importance of context and careful analysis.

Watch the video on Youtube.


Contact information:

Amy Leach
amy.leach@ontariotechu.ca

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