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Gregory Burton, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Seton Hall University's Department of Psychology. His research focuses on haptic perception, ambiguous figures, the psychology of entertainment, and the history of sensory research. He holds degrees from LaSalle University (B.A., 1985) and the University of Connecticut (Ph.D., 1990). Burton teaches courses such as Research Methods, Perception, and Cognitive Psychology.
His work bridges historical and experimental psychology, exploring how touch and sensory perception inform human interaction with objects and environments. Notable contributions include studies on nonvisual gap judgment, ambiguous figures, and critiques of historical scientific claims. He has published extensively in journals like History of Psychology and Psychonomic Bulletin and Review.
Research trends in his articles emphasize haptic perception techniques, the role of sensory misinformation in scientific history, and cognitive mechanisms underpinning ambiguous visual phenomena. His articles often integrate empirical experimentation with archival analysis, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach.
Burton has not been noted for specific scientific awards, but his academic contributions are recognized through consistent scholarly output. His teaching focuses on foundational psychology areas, including perception and cognitive processes.
