Benjamin Converse

Benjamin Converse is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Psychology at the University of Virginia. His research bridges social psychology and decision science, focusing on how individuals navigate social systems through goal pursuit.

His work explores social judgment, self-regulation, decision-making, and the interplay between cooperation and competition. Recent publications highlight themes in behavioral economics, altruism, and cognitive modeling.

Converse’s research spans subjective time perception, egocentric bias in religious beliefs, mood effects on social cognition, and asymmetric reciprocity in human interactions, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to understanding social dynamics.