Nathan Cheek

Nathan Cheek is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland studying how people perceive social inequalities and make decisions. His research examines biased beliefs about poverty, economic inequality, and sexual harassment that perpetuate social disparities.

Research Focus: Cheek's lab investigates cognitive mechanisms underlying stereotypes about marginalized groups, decision-making processes in identity-relevant contexts, and perception of vulnerability across socioeconomic groups.

Publication Trends: Recent work explores misperceptions of harm vulnerability among impoverished populations, transgender harassment risks, and socioeconomic biases in violence assessment, demonstrating consistent focus on cognitive dimensions of inequality.