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Marshall Segall

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Marshall Segall · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Psychologist (cross-cultural psychology)

When

1930, USA — 2025, USA

Where

United States · East Africa

Biography

Marshall Segall is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Psychologist (cross-cultural psychology)

How & why

Segall was a founder of modern cross-cultural psychology; his co-authored study 'The Influence of Culture on Visual Perception' (1966) showed that culture shapes even basic perception, and his textbooks helped establish the field. He was a professor at Syracuse University. His Jewish background is not documented in available biographical sources.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology

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Psychologist (cross-cultural psychology)

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Psychology