Anthony R. Pratkanis

Anthony R. Pratkanis is a social psychologist with a Ph.D. from Ohio State University.

His research focuses on persuasion, attitudes, and social influence.

Anthony Pratkanis has extensively studied various influence tactics and their effects on individuals and society.

He has appeared in media as an expert on social influence, served as a consultant for organizations combating fraud and undue influence, and acted as an expert witness in advertising deceptiveness cases.

Pratkanis co-authored "Age of Propaganda" and "Weapons of Fraud," and is the founding editor of the scientific journal Social Influence.

His work bridges academic research with practical applications in advertising, politics, and fraud prevention.