Dr. David Pizarro

Professor

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Biography

David Pizarro is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University. His primary research interests focus on moral judgment, examining how moral intuitions shape perceptions of moral responsibility and the permissibility or impermissibility of actions. He investigates the biases that affect moral judgment, along with the influence of emotional states on thinking and decision-making processes. Dr. Pizarro pays particular attention to specific emotions such as anger, disgust, and fear, exploring their differential impacts on the ways in which information is processed and how events are remembered. His work contributes to a deeper understanding of how emotions influence moral judgments and the underlying cognitive mechanisms involved. Beyond his research, he is also engaged in teaching various courses related to his fields of interest.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture