Dr. Terri Conley

Biography

Terri D. Conley is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on various aspects of sexuality and gender, including the implications of biases and social perceptions. Conley is particularly interested in the consequences of nescience—belief in the unknowability of truth—and how it impacts subjective perceptions, bias, and experiences of gaslighting. She explores irrational perceptions of risk, especially related to STIs and COVID-19. Her current work also addresses gender differences in sexuality, specifically examining the role of orgasm in these differences. Conley has published widely on topics related to consensually non-monogamous relationships, monogamy, and public policy regarding STD prevention. She actively accepts graduate students interested in sexuality research and aims to focus on specific participant populations for her studies.

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