Alexa Tullett

Alexa Tullett, a Senior Fellow at the University of Alabama, specializes in social psychology with a focus on belief formation, open science, and the intersection of political, religious, and scientific identity. Her work bridges meta-scientific analysis with educational innovation, particularly examining how classroom dynamics influence intellectual humility and agency.

• Email: alexa.tullett@ua.edu

Research Interests
Alexa investigates the psychological mechanisms behind belief change, critiques of scientific practices, and the societal implications of replication failures. She employs cross-cultural and cross-societal methodologies to study identity, empathy, and the impact of communication strategies in public health contexts.

Recent Article Trends
Her recent publications highlight reproducibility in psychology, the role of ideological biases in scientific reasoning, and global responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She actively explores solutions to methodological challenges, such as results-blind study selection and the impact of systemic vs. individualistic framing on trust in science.