معرفی
Jane L. Risen is the H.G.B. Alexander Professor in the Behavioral Science Department at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her research explores judgment and decision-making, intuitive belief formation, magical thinking, and ethical dilemmas. She leads the HOPE Lab (formerly HoME Lab), which investigates how honesty, prosociality, and opportunity shape social interactions.
- Education: B.A. summa cum laude in Psychology from Harvard University (2001), Ph.D. in Social and Personality Psychology from Cornell University (2007)
- Research Themes: Ethical decision-making, intergroup relations, embodied cognition, and self-control mechanisms
Her recent work focuses on conspiracy theories, ritualistic behavior, and information avoidance. Articles on these topics have appeared in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, and Journal of Consumer Research. Notably, her 2021 paper on work group rituals was awarded the Robert B. Cialdini Prize, and her 2018 paper on the psychology of rituals received the SPSP Student Publication Prize.
- Awards:
- Robert B. Cialdini Prize (2021)
- SPSP Student Publication Prize (2018)
- Science Editors' Choice (2011)
- Teaching: Courses include 'Diversity in Organizations', 'Managerial Decision Making', and 'Workshop in Behavioral Science'
As a member of the American Psychological Society and Society for Personality and Social Psychology, her insights have been featured in New York Times, Washington Post, and Psychology Today. The HOPE Lab continues to examine how ethical judgments influence group affiliation, language, and prosocial behavior.
