Abigail A. Scholer
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Abigail A. Scholer’s research illuminates the psychology of self-control, motivation, and social perception, with a particular focus on how individuals navigate the tension between personal goals and social judgments. Her major contributions include uncovering the paradoxical social costs of self-control: while high self-control is typically celebrated, Scholer’s work reveals that people perceived as highly self-controlled are often seen as more robotic and less human. Her landmark paper, “Determined Yet Dehumanized: People Higher in Self-Control Are Seen as More Robotic” (2022), has garnered 15 citations and challenges conventional wisdom by showing that resisting desire can lead to social dehumanization. This work bridges social cognition and motivation science, demonstrating that the very traits we admire can carry hidden interpersonal penalties. Scholer’s research has profound implications for understanding how self-control is perceived in workplaces, relationships, and everyday life. Her findings encourage a more nuanced view of willpower, highlighting the importance of balancing discipline with displays of human vulnerability. For students and researchers, Scholer’s work offers a compelling reminder that the path to achievement is not just about self-mastery, but also about how we are seen by others.
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