Ian Hohm

My research investigates how widespread changes in natural and social features of human environments alter the prevalence of beliefs and social attitudes. In one stream of research, I use a multi-method approach to examine how historical and contemporary cultural trends…

Holly Engstrom

Holly is a second-year MA student working primarily in Dr. Kristin Laurin’s MAGIC lab. Holly is interested in socioeconomic status and social hierarchies more generally. She is especially interested in how someone’s status within a hierarchy, or their perceptions of…

Holly ENgst

Holly Engstrom

Holly is a second-year MA student working primarily in Dr. Kristin Laurin’s MAGIC lab. Holly is interested in socioeconomic status and social hierarchies more generally. She is especially interested in how someone’s status within a hierarchy, or their perceptions of…

Ian Hohm

My research investigates how widespread changes in natural and social features of human environments alter the prevalence of beliefs and social attitudes. In one stream of research, I use a multi-method approach to examine how historical and contemporary cultural trends…

You can be a materialist and find meaning in the universe.

How does it feel to be greedy? The role of pride in avaricious acquisition.

Jess APF invited talk at APA 2024

Jess Tracy, “Pride: The Emotional Foundation of Social Rank” at the APF Spielberger EMPathy Symposium, APA Annual Convention. Seattle, WA. August, 2024    

Jess APF invited talk at APA 2024

Jess Tracy, “Pride: The Emotional Foundation of Social Rank” at the APF Spielberger EMPathy Symposium San Diego, CA. February 8, 2024