Neil J. Kressel is a professor of psychology at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA.
Areas of specialization: Psychology of Religion, Political Psychology, Psychology of International Conflict, Prejudice and Race Relations, Antisemitism, Genocide, Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Psychology of Social issues, Psychology of Personality, Psychology and History, Modern History.
Strong interest in journalism. Strong interest in political and methodological biases in social research.
Professional Background: Visiting Associate Professor at Yale University (2008-2009). Taught at Harvard, New York University, Stevens Institute, and elsewhere. Trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy by Albert Ellis. MeNeil J. Kressel is a professor of psychology at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, USA.
Areas of specialization: Psychology of Religion, Political Psychology, Psychology of International Conflict, Prejudice and Race Relations, Antisemitism, Genocide, Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, Arab-Israeli Conflict, Psychology of Social issues, Psychology of Personality, Psychology and History, Modern History.
Strong interest in journalism. Strong interest in political and methodological biases in social research.
Professional Background: Visiting Associate Professor at Yale University (2008-2009). Taught at Harvard, New York University, Stevens Institute, and elsewhere. Trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy by Albert Ellis. Member, Editorial Board, Political Psychology and Member, Editorial Board, Journal for the Study of Anti-Semitism. Media Appearances: National Public Radio, Voice of America, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC-TV, History Channel, News12-NJ, and others.
Education/Licensing:
Ph.D. (Social Psychology) Harvard University M.A. (Psychology and Social Relations) Harvard University M.A. (Comparative History) Brandeis University B.A. (History) Brandeis University (Magna cum Laude with Highest Honors in History) New York State Psychology License
Research Projects: religious extremism, radicalization, antisemitism, psychology of religion...more