Dr. Erika Carlson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erika Carlson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. Her research focuses on social and personality psychology, particularly how individuals understand themselves and others. With her Self-Knowledge Interpersonal Perception (SKIP) lab, she investigates questions around self-awareness and the adaptive aspects of self-knowledge. Among her interests are the mechanisms that enhance self-knowledge and how accurate social perceptions can lead to stronger interpersonal connections. Through her work, she explores individual differences in self-awareness and strives to contribute insights about social perception and well-being. Erika completed her PhD at Washington University in St. Louis and continues to engage in research that supports the development of positive relationships through improved self-understanding and interpersonal accuracy.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology