Susan Fiske

Susan Fiske is an American psychologist known for her work in the field of social psychology. She is currently the Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs at the Princeton University.

Early Life and Education

Fiske was born in the United States. She completed her undergraduate studies at Radcliffe College, where she received her B.A. in Social Relations. She then went on to earn her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Harvard University.

Career

Fiske has had a distinguished career in the field of social psychology. She is best known for her development of the Stereotype Content Model, a theoretical framework that explains how individuals perceive and judge others based on their social group memberships.

In addition to her academic work, Fiske has served in various leadership roles within the field of psychology. She has been the president of the Association for Psychological Science and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. She has also served as the editor of the Annual Review of Psychology.

Awards and Honors

Over the course of her career, Fiske has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of psychology. These include the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award from the American Psychological Association, the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science, and the Kurt Lewin Award from the Society for Psychological Study of Social Issues.

Research

Fiske's research focuses on how stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination are encouraged or discouraged by social relationships and intergroup dynamics. Her work has significantly contributed to our understanding of these phenomena and has had a profound impact on the field of social psychology.

Publications

Fiske has authored and co-authored numerous articles and books on social psychology. Some of her most notable publications include "Social Cognition" and "Social Beings: A Core Motives Approach to Social Psychology".

See Also

• Social Psychology
• Stereotype Content Model
• Association for Psychological Science
• Society for Personality and Social Psychology