Dr. Amie Gordon

Biography

Amie Gordon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on uncovering the social, cognitive, affective, and biological factors that shape close relationships. She investigates the benefits of prosocial cognitions, emotions, and behaviors, such as perspective-taking and gratitude, and how these prosocial processes are influenced by internal and external factors. In particular, she delves into the impact of unseen influences, like biological dysregulation due to lack of sleep, hunger, or illness, as well as how external stressors like time pressure and work stress affect relationship functioning. Her work emphasizes the dyadic nature of interactions and how individual experiences and perceptions shape these dynamics. Amie's research contributes to a deeper understanding of how relational processes can be affected by various psychological and physiological factors, ultimately aiming to improve well-being and health in interpersonal relationships.

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