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Abigail Scholer is a Professor specializing in self-regulation and motivation. Her research explores how motivational orientations influence decision-making, self-control conflicts, and adaptive change. She holds a BA from Gettysburg College and a PhD from Columbia University. Her work bridges educational, social, and cognitive psychology, with a focus on understanding the mechanisms behind human triumphs and failures in facing life's demands.
Key research themes include metamotivational processes, goal pursuit dynamics, and the interplay between motivation and emotional regulation. Her lab, the Self-Regulation and Motivation Lab, investigates practical applications of these theories in academic and organizational settings.
Publications span topics like motivational affordance, risk preferences, and the impact of threat on stereotyping. While no awards are listed, her contributions to motivational science are reflected in high-impact journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Psychological Science. No advising or grant details are provided, though her lab's activities suggest active research participation.
