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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.
Department of Sociology