Dr. Joseph Mcguire

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joseph McGuire is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University. His research focuses on how individuals represent subjective value and economic utility in various contexts, particularly regarding decision-making processes. He investigates aspects of self-control, persistence, and delay of gratification, exploring how expectations are formed and revised in an uncertain world. His work examines the cognitive processes involved in weighing costs, mental effort, and the information available to individuals when making decisions. McGuire holds a PhD from Princeton University and directs the Cognition & Decision Lab, where he conducts empirical research and trains students in cognitive psychology and decision science.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Conducting research in cognition and decision-making while teaching and mentoring students.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.