Dr. Stephanie Preston

Biography

Stephanie D. Preston is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the intersection of cognition and emotion, particularly how emotions influence decision-making processes. She employs an interdisciplinary approach that integrates various levels of analysis, including behavioral measures, psychophysiology, and neural activity to understand the mechanisms behind altruistic behavior and the allocation of resources. Her work has explored how emotional responses affect social behaviors and altruistic tendencies in both humans and animals. Preston has numerous publications detailing her research findings, including studies on the neural correlates of decision-making and empathy. She serves as the Area Chair for Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience and has a keen interest in investigating the behavioral manifestations of empathy and the cognitive basis of emotional interactions.

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