Dr. Erin Heerey

Professor

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Biography

Erin Heerey is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University. Her research primarily focuses on social cognition and social interactions, exploring how individuals understand and predict social behaviors. Her work employs a range of methodologies from economics, cognitive psychology, and machine learning to investigate these areas within real-world contexts. Dr. Heerey conducts her research through the Social Behaviour Laboratory, which emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and social behavior in various settings. She collaborates with multidisciplinary partners to explore the implications of social cognition on behavior, and how understanding these processes can enhance social interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in psychology focusing on social cognition.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.