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**Jerry Burger** is a Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University’s College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on obedience, compliance, social norms, and personality. Notably, he replicated Stanley Milgram’s obedience studies in 2006, demonstrating persistent obedience rates despite ethical safeguards. His work on compliance techniques (e.g., the low-ball procedure) and social norms has advanced understanding of behavioral persuasion and decision-making. Burger authored the textbook Personality (10th ed., 2019) and Returns Home, exploring nostalgia and childhood revisits. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters in journals like American Psychologist and Journal of Social Issues. Media features include ABC’s *Primetime* and the *New York Times*. His contributions span academic research, textbook writing, and creative fiction.
- Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology from University of Missouri
- Key Research Areas: Obedience to authority, compliance strategies, descriptive norms, personality theories
- Notable Works: Milgram replication study (2009), Personality textbook, Returns Home nonfiction book, short stories in literary journals
Burger’s interdisciplinary approach bridges empirical research and public engagement, with recent projects investigating everyday health behaviors and the psychological impact of revisiting childhood homes. His work emphasizes the enduring relevance of foundational social psychology concepts in contemporary contexts.
