Jeffrey Robinson

St. George
Advisor: Jason Plaks

RESEARCH

Jeff is interested in the cognitive mechanisms that are associated with moral judgments and decision-making. His research draws on a growing literature that sets out to elucidate how cognitions and emotions contribute to both individual moral judgments and overarching moral values. In one line of research Jeff is investigating how individual differences influence the perception of harmful actions. A second line of research sets out to uncover the role of trait utilitarianism in moral judgments and actions. Finally, Jeff is also investigating how need states influence moral behaviour.