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Miriam Tresh is an Assistant Professorial Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. Her research focuses on individuals’ social experiences shaped by social cognitive functions, with an emphasis on the brain's modality-specific networks. Initially, she explored links between impaired social skills, using experimental research techniques and behavioural measures such as accuracy and reaction time, as well as eye-tracking and EEG/ERPs. Her PhD research specifically targeted embodied cognition in language comprehension and communication, exploring aspects of social interaction underpinned by cognitive functions including language ability, imitation, and executive functions. Miriam’s research interests have broadened to examine the influence of societal-level factors on social interaction and behavior, particularly regarding the impact of broader socio-political and economic dynamics and armed conflict on behavioral outcomes. For instance, she has studied the effects of armed conflict in Libya on citizens’ perceptions and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, her work continues to explore these themes. With extensive experience in teaching psychology and research methods at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, she instructs a range of courses at LSE, focusing on behavioral science, research methodologies, and biological and developmental psychology.
Department of Economics