Dr. Jane Risen

Professor

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Biography

Jane L. Risen conducts research in the areas of judgment and decision making, intuitive belief formation, magical thinking, stereotyping, and managing emotions. Her work has been published in notable journals including 'Psychological Science' and the 'Journal of Personality and Social Psychology'. Risen's research investigates how choices affect reflective preferences and explores concepts like misprediction regret and superstitious beliefs. She is a recognized member of various psychological associations and has contributed to discussions featured in prominent outlets such as The New York Times and the Washington Post. Risen holds a Bachelor's degree summa cum laude in Psychology from Harvard University and a PhD in Social Personality Psychology from Cornell University. She is currently the H.G.B. Alexander Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she also teaches courses on diversity in organizations and managerial decision making.

Research Interests

Courses

Diversity in Organizations Managerial Decision Making

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.