Stuart Vyse

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.

Stuart Vyse
Born (1950-11-18) November 18, 1950
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Behavioral scientist, teacher, writer
Known forExpertise on belief in the supernatural
Awards1999 William James Book Award for Believing in Magic.
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Rhode Island
ThesisThe effects of methylphenidate on learning in children with attention deficit disorder: The stimulus equivalence paradigm (1989)
Academic work
DisciplinePsychology
Sub-disciplineBehavioral science
Institutions
Notable works
  • Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition (2013)
  • Going Broke: Why Americans (Still) Can't Hold On To Their Money (2018)
Websitestuartvyse.com
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