Mark Lepper
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Mark R. Lepper (born December 5, 1944) is the Albert Ray Lang Professor of psychology at Stanford University, and a leading theorist in social psychology. He is particularly known for his research on attribution theory and confirmation bias, and for his collaborations with Lee Ross.
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Mark Lepper | |
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Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Stanford University Yale University |
Known for | attitude polarization false consensus effect false polarization effect hostile media effect belief perseverance overjustification |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychology |
Institutions | Stanford University |
Thesis | Dissonance, self perception, and the generalization of moral behavior (1971) |
Doctoral advisor | Edward Zigler |
Doctoral students | Thomas Gilovich |
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