Dr. Marlone Henderson

Biography

Marlone D. Henderson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and an Associate Professor in Human Dimensions Organizations within the College of Liberal Arts. His research primarily focuses on understanding the role that basic cognitive processes play in promoting social harmony. By exploring how situational factors influence individuals' thinking and their levels of abstraction, his work addresses critical consequences in the domains of social conflict, social judgments, and prosocial behavior. Through both laboratory and field designs, he aims for immediate, practical impacts on society while remaining grounded in a robust theoretical framework. Henderson’s research draws heavily on social-cognitive theory, emphasizing that individuals’ judgments and regulation of behaviors are shaped by their levels of mental abstraction, which can shift based on context. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from New York University and a B.S. in Psychology from Michigan State University. His contributions to the field have been recognized with notable fellowships and awards, including the Society for Experimental Social Psychology Fellowship and the Excellence in Research Award in Social Psychology.

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