ABOUT ME
Broadly, my research interests include investigating the psychological and interpersonal consequences of the lay theories people hold regarding both individuals and systems. Some guiding questions that underlie three of my lines of work are detailed below.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
True Self Beliefs
How do culturally pervasive lay beliefs about the true self play a role in psychological well-being, decision-making, and judgments of authenticity?
2015 - Expected May 2020
Texas A&M University
PhD Candidate, Social and Personality Psychology
Meritocracy Beliefs
What predicts individual preferences for explanations about who is responsible for present-day social inequalities (i.e. individuals or systems)? How do these explanations have the potential to reveal subtle racial biases?
Beliefs about the Etiology of Character
How do our beliefs about the genetic origins of virtuous character influence parenting practices, parent-child dynamics, and child well-being?
2011 - 2015
State University of New York at Geneseo
Bachelor's Degree, Majored in Psychology and International Relations