Scott Lilienfeld
American psychologist (1960-2020) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 59
Scott Owen Lilienfeld was a professor of psychology at Emory University and advocate for evidence-based treatments and methods within the field.
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He is known for his books 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology, Brainwashed, and others that explore and sometimes debunk psychological claims that appear in the popular press. Along with having his work featured in major U.S. newspapers and journals such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Scientific American, Lilienfeld made television appearances on 20/20, CNN and the CBS Evening News.
