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Vivian Zayas is a Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the 'relational mind,' exploring how people mentally represent relationships, navigate social interactions, and regulate self-esteem through implicit and nonconscious processes. She employs cognitive measures, neuroimaging (EEG/ERP, fMRI), and behavioral observations to study topics like social exclusion, attachment, and bias.
Her academic roles include teaching courses such as 'Research Seminar on the Relational Mind' and directing the Person and Context Laboratory. Zayas has contributed to interdisciplinary research, including investigating olfactory influences on social judgments, gender-based feedback disparities, and the neural correlates of decision-making. Her work bridges psychological theory with real-world applications, addressing contemporary issues like workplace bias and systemic inequality.
Zayas holds a PhD in Psychology and has advised numerous graduate students through Cornell’s Psychology and Human Development programs. She has secured grants from initiatives like the Klarman Fellows Program, supporting innovative social science research. Her lab’s findings frequently appear in top journals, emphasizing methodological rigor and societal relevance.
