Publication Q&A with Melissa Maffeo: Science of the Supernatural


Melissa Maffeo, associate teaching professor of Psychology, spoke with the Dean’s Office about her new book, Science of the Supernatural, published with Cambridge University Press. In it, Maffeo blends research and storytelling to explore eerie phenomena through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. Diving into experiences such as sleep paralysis, false memories, and psychic readings, Science of the Supernatural invites readers to explore how the brain shapes belief.
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