Alison Harris

Alison Harris, Ph.D., is the Cook-Ostby Associate Professor of Psychology at the Department of Psychological Science and holds the George R. Roberts Fellowship. She is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in decision neuroscience and neuroeconomics, with a focus on neural dynamics in decision-making processes.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Institution: Department of Psychological Science

Research Interests: Her work explores how brain activity underpins complex cognitive behaviors, particularly using event-related potentials (ERP) to study the temporal dynamics of decision-making influenced by preference, contextual goals (e.g., weight loss), and effort. She investigates the interplay between social status, cognitive load, and neural mechanisms in self-control and cost-benefit valuation.

Teaching Interests: Neuroeconomics, Sensation & Perception, and Introduction to Psychology.

Scientific Awards:

• Cook-Ostby Associate Professor
• George R. Roberts Fellow

Publications Trends: Her research integrates computational models with neurophysiological data to analyze decision-making in social and health contexts, emphasizing ERP studies, temporal dynamics, and cognitive load. Notable collaborations involve studies on the Ultimatum Game, sensorimotor networks, and holistic perception of body movements.