Svein Magnussen

Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway

Svein Magnussen is professor emeritus at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, where his research is in the field of legal psychology. He has acted as expert witness in many court cases, and has served in the Norwegian Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Written by Svein Magnussen

A couple enjoying a cosy moment, the woman holds a pink mug while the man, in a striped shirt, leans in closely, both smiling softly.

Here’s the truth about how to spot when someone is lying

From shifty eyes to fidgeting fingers, there are many folk beliefs about the signs of lying – but what does the science say?

by Tim Brennen & Svein Magnussen