Ann Christin Posten

Ann Christin Posten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Centre for Social Issues Research at the University of Limerick. She holds a PhD from the University of Cologne, Germany. Her research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying judgment, decision-making, and social interactions, with particular emphasis on trust, distrust, memory, and institutional corruption.

• Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany

Her research interests include the cognitive foundations of trust and distrust, how these influence memory and perception, and the role of judgmental uncertainties in social contexts. She also investigates institutional corruption and its psychological underpinnings, employing experimental methods. Her work spans interdisciplinary areas such as social psychology, forensic psychology, and behavioral economics.

Recent publications explore dominant response tendencies in social reactions, habitual trust behaviors, and the impact of formal sanctions on institutional efficiency. Her studies often highlight the interplay between cognitive processes and societal structures.

Grants & Advising: Accepting PhD students. No specific grants listed.

Labs/Teams: Active within the Centre for Social Issues Research at the University of Limerick.