Melvin Manis

Background

Manis, Melvin was born on February 18, 1931 in New York City. Son of Alex and Hanna (Oyle) Manis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Franklin and Marshall College, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1954.

Career

Instructor psychology University Pittsburgh, 1956-1958. Research psychologist Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center, Michigan, 1958-1989. Professor psychology University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1966-1998, associate chairman department, 1990-1991.

Retired, 1998; With United States Public Health Service, 1954-1956.

Achievements

• Melvin Manis has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Core books in psychology series)

    (Book by Manis, Melvin)

Membership

Served with United States Public Health Service, 1954-1956. Member APA, American Psychological Society, Midwestern Psychological Association, Society Experimental Social Psychology, American Association of University Professors, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Jean Denby, May 28, 1954. Children: Peter Eugene, David Denby.

Father:

Alex Manis

Mother:

Hanna (Oyle) Manis

Spouse:

Jean Denby

child:

Peter Eugene Manis

child:

David Denby Manis