Adam Moore

Adam Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. He holds office in the Psychology Building at 7 George Square, Edinburgh. His teaching includes undergraduate courses on Thinking and Reasoning and postgraduate modules on statistics and methodology with R. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like moral psychology and political behavior.

Moore's research examines the intersection of morality, power, and politics, focusing on moral judgment consistency, political identity biases, and self-serving moral disengagement. Methodologically, he integrates computational modeling, neuroimaging, and advanced statistical analyses. Recent work explores AI's role in moral decision-making, political polarization dynamics, and empathy's cognitive foundations.

His publication trends reflect interdisciplinary approaches to moral psychology, with emphasis on agent-based modeling, Bayesian analysis, and social neuroscience. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive supervision record and diverse grant participation (implied through advisor roles) highlight sustained academic engagement. He advises on honors dissertations and collaborates on topics like social identity's impact on risk-taking at mass gatherings.