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Jeff Sherman is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. He is affiliated with the Center for Mind and Brain and serves as the editor of Social Cognition. His research focuses on cognitive processes underlying social psychology, particularly stereotyping, prejudice, and social perception. Sherman leads the Social Cognition Lab, which investigates how people perceive themselves and others, with an emphasis on understanding and reducing bias.
He holds editorial roles and has been recognized as a fellow of prestigious organizations such as the Association for Psychological Science and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Sherman has received notable awards, including the Anneliese Maier Research Award (2013) for his contributions to social psychology.
His teaching spans courses in Social Psychology, Social Cognition, and Research Methods. Sherman’s work bridges theoretical and applied research, addressing topics like implicit bias, intergroup relations, and the cognitive mechanisms behind social behavior. His lab actively explores interventions to mitigate prejudice and improve intergroup understanding.
Publications highlight his contributions to dual-process theories, stereotype misperception, and implicit cognition. His research integrates experimental methods with computational modeling to advance understanding of social cognition.
