Stuart Vyse | |
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| Born | November 18, 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Behavioral scientist, teacher, writer |
| Known for | Expertise on belief in the supernatural |
| Awards | 1999 William James Book Award for Believing in Magic. |
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| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Thesis | The effects of methylphenidate on learning in children with attention deficit disorder: The stimulus equivalence paradigm (1989) |
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| Discipline | Psychology |
| Sub-discipline | Behavioral science |
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| Website | stuartvyse |
Stuart Vyse is an American psychologist, teacher, speaker and author who specializes in belief in superstitions and critical thinking. He is frequently invited as a speaker and interviewed by the media as an expert on superstitious behavior. His book Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition won the American Psychological Association's William James Book Award.