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Asma Amer

Asma.Amer@mail.huji.ac.il
Current Studies

M.A. student in Cognitive Science, advisor: Dr. Ruth Mayo 

Previous Degrees

B.A. in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Research Interests

 Asma is interested in conspiracy theories and the cognitive processes underlying these theories. Specifically, Asma investigates the ways in which distrust contexts might affect conspiracy theorizing.

 


Chen Berkman

Chen Berkman

Chen.Berkman@mail.huji.ac.il
Current Studies

M.A. student in Experimental Psychology, advisors: Dr. Yuval Hart and Dr. Ruth Mayo.

Previous Degrees

B.Sc in Psychobiology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Research Interests

 

Chen’s main interest lies in the cognitive mechanisms underlying the development of creative thinking, focusing on the influences of one’s trust level on creative search. Moreover, Chen studies the relationship between physiological arousal and creative search processes.

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Gal Gvirtz

Gal Gvirtz

Gal.Gvirtz@mail.huji.ac.il
Current Studies

M.A. student in Experimental Psychology, advisor: Dr. Ruth Mayo.

Previous Degrees

B.A. in Psychology and Business Administration, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Research Interests

Gal is interested in the way people evaluate the content they write online and whether it promotes the publication of false information, offensive comments, and extremely private content. Through her research, Gal aims to provide possible solutions to reduce the dissemination of harmful content.