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Social-Personality Faculty

 

 

  Edward L. Deci

  Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)

  Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences

 

  edward.deci@rochester.edu

  (585) 275-2461

 

  Professor Deci is interested in human motivation, particularly

  the nature and development of self-determination.

 

 

 

Andrew Elliot

Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)

 

andrew.elliot@rochester.edu

(585) 275-8710

 

Professor Elliot's research focuses on approach and avoidance motivation, achievement motivation, social motivation, and well being.

 

 

www.psych.rochester.edu/research/apav/

 

 

 

Marie-Joelle Estrada

Lecturer (Social-Personality, Relationships)

 

mestrada@psych.rochester.edu

(585) 276-5274

 

Dr. Estrada's research focuses on interpersonal relationships – specifically romantic relationship initiation and progression over time.

 

 

 

Harry Reis

Professor (Social-Personality, Motivation)

 

harry.reis@rochester.edu

(585) 275-8697

 

Professor Reis' research interests involve social interaction and close relationships.

 

 

 

Miron Zuckerman

Professor (Social-Personality)

 

miron.zuckerman@rochester.edu

(585) 275-8695

 

Professor Zuckerman works on topics related to psychology of health, including coping and control beliefs. He is also interested in issues related to data analysis.