David Bennett

Psychology

Professor of Psychology

Education


PhD, Experimental Psychology/Cognitive-Neural Sciences, University of South Florida
MA, Experimental Psychology/Cognitive-Neural Sciences, University of South Florida
BS, Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago
AAS, Nursing, Prairie State College

Profile


Professor David Bennett’s teaching interests include cognitive psychology, human memory, learning, introductory psychology, research methods and statistics, sensation and perception, experimental psychology, and the psychology of humor and laughter.

Bennett appreciates North Park’s teacher-to-student ratio and being able to offer hands-on advising and mentoring. “Though small, we provide a well-rounded degree in psychology with our eye on standards and trends, and prepare students well for advanced study,” he says.

Recent Publications


D. J. Bennett. “The Humor of Christ: A Different Methodological Approach.” HUMOR: International Journal of Humor Research vol 24, #3. (August, 2011): 349-356.

Professional Organizations & Associations


Member, International Society for Humor Studies

Member, Psi Chi

Member, Sigma Xi