Susan Fiske

Susan Fiske is a distinguished psychologist renowned for her research on social cognition and stereotypes. She studies how people perceive, evaluate, and interact with others based on social categories like race, gender, and age. Her work explores the cognitive processes behind stereotyping and prejudice, aiming to understand and reduce social biases. Fiske’s research has significantly contributed to how we understand human social behavior, emphasizing the importance of both unconscious biases and conscious efforts to promote social equality. Her insights help explain how societal perceptions influence individual interactions and attitudes.