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Steven Sloman is a Professor of Cognitive Psychological Sciences at Brown University. His research examines how individuals reason, make decisions, form attitudes, and beliefs, often through experimental studies that assess adults' responses to various events. His perspective is shaped by observing social and political dynamics, and he applies computational models to understand how people process information. Sloman's work has focused on community knowledge and causal reasoning, particularly the concept of knowledge illusion—how individuals perceive their understanding of complex problems. He is known for his research in inductive inference, judgment under uncertainty, and decision-making processes. Sloman published a significant book, "Causal Models: How People Think About the World," which reflects his exploration of causal reasoning and the underlying cognitive processes. He actively investigates formal models of decision making, causal counterfactuals, and the implications of community knowledge on individual reasoning. Additionally, Sloman teaches various courses covering cognitive theories and empirical studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels, shaping future scholars in the field of cognitive science.
Department: Department of Economics