-Thelma Moss (1922–1997) was an American parapsychologist and researcher known for her pioneering work in the field of psychical research. Educated at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her Ph.D., Moss initially focused on clinical psychology before delving into parapsychology. She is best remembered for her work on the physiological correlates of psychic phenomena, particularly her research on the "electrodermal response" and its relation to telepathy and other paranormal experiences.
Moss served as a professor at the UCLA Medical School and was a prolific writer, authoring several influential books, including The Self and the Superconscious and The Psychic Research of Thelma Moss. Her research aimed to bridge the gap between science and the unexplained, promoting the study of psychic phenomena within a scientific framework. Moss's work remains a significant contribution to the field of parapsychology, providing a scientific perspective on the study of consciousness and psychic abilities.