Dr. Alexandra Rosati

Biography

Alexandra Rosati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, focusing on the evolutionary origins of the human mind. Her research utilizes a comparative approach integrating evolutionary theory, cognitive science, and developmental psychology to explore complex cognitive traits across different species, particularly primates. Key topics include decision-making, executive control, and social cognition. Rosati studies semi-free-ranging populations of apes, monkeys, and lemurs to draw insights into the cognitive abilities they possess. Her recent publications examine topics such as temperament in macaques, metacognition in rhesus monkeys, and the age-related physiological dysregulation in chimpanzees. Rosati's work also emphasizes the implications of observational approaches to chimpanzee behavior, with a focus on research, animal welfare, and capacity-building in African sanctuary contexts. Through her interdisciplinary research, she contributes to a deeper understanding of how cognitive processes evolve in relation to social and ecological challenges faced by primates and humans.

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