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Paul Reddish is a part-time lecturer at the National University of Singapore, specializing in psychology with a focus on the intersection of religion and psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from Victoria Wellington and has completed M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) degrees from Auckland. His research interests delve into the psychological processes that underpin religious beliefs, behaviors, and experiences. He also explores the social effects of religion, including collective rituals and the relationship between religion and morality. His specific research projects investigate themes such as social bonding through collective music and dance, the prosocial and emotional effects of extreme rituals, and the role of mentalizing in understanding religious cognition among individuals with autism. Reddish has contributed to prominent publications in the field, including studies on synchrony and shared intentionality in cooperative efforts and the promotion of prosociality through extreme rituals.
Department of Economics