Dr. Arianne Eason

Biography

Arianne Eason is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research primarily focuses on intergroup relations, prejudice, bias, social cognitive development, inequality, and culture. Eason's work aims to illuminate how individuals think and behave in a diverse and complex society marked by inequality, fostering positive change through her research. Eason examines the processes that contribute to racial segregation and same-race preferences, understanding how exposure to segregated spaces shapes individuals' expectations and willingness to engage across racial lines. Furthermore, her research emphasizes the impact of representational landscapes in media and culture on people's perceptions of Native Americans, demonstrating how omissions can form biases that affect intergroup relations. Eason's work also explores developmental evaluations of resource allocations in infants, investigating their sensitivity to fairness and resource distribution. Her multidisciplinary approach encompasses developmental, social, and cultural psychology, contributing valuable insights to the understanding of bias and intergroup dynamics.

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