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Sophia Moskalenko Ph.D.

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Sophia Moskalenko

Sophia Moskalenko got her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research on terrorism and radicalization has been presented in scientific conferences, government briefings, radio broadcasts, and international television newscasts. As a research fellow at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (NC-START) she has worked on research projects commissioned by the Department of Defence, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State. With Clark McCauley, she authored Friction: How conflict radicalizes them and us (2011, David E. Sears award for best book in political psychology) The Marvel of Martyrdom: the power of self-sacrifice in a selfish world (2019) and Radicalization to terrorism: what everyone needs to know (2020).

Books by Sophia Moskalenko Ph.D.
Recent Posts
A masked, hooded figure holds up a burning newspaper
The Four Horsemen of Fake News
How does fake news go from obscure to viral and radicalizing? Four distinct stages of its spread can help guide efforts to counter it.
What Radicalizes "Zip-Tie Men?"
What radicalized two very different men to storm the Capitol Hill with zip-tie handcuffs at the ready? The answer may have more to do with biology than ideology.
How Much Should We Rely on 2020 Election Polls?

Can election polls be bad for democracy? Research on social loafing signals danger in relying on polling data too much.

Can election polls be bad for democracy? Research on social loafing signals danger in relying on polling data too much.

Horrific Images of Refugees Likely Won't Change U.S. Policy

The photo of the drowned father and daughter, refugees from El Salvador who tried to cross into the US may not shift public opinion or policy, and here's why.

The photo of the drowned father and daughter, refugees from El Salvador who tried to cross into the US may not shift public opinion or policy, and here's why.