Jessica D. Remedios
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Jessica D. Remedios is a social psychologist whose research illuminates the psychological underpinnings of prejudice, stigma, and intergroup relations, with a particular focus on how people navigate multiple, intersecting identities. Her pioneering work on the "uncanny valley" effect—a phenomenon where highly humanlike robots provoke aversion—has been highly influential, demonstrating that both atypical features and category ambiguity drive discomfort (59 citations). Remedios’s broader contributions examine how members of stigmatized groups, such as racial minorities and women, experience and cope with subtle forms of bias, including microaggressions and identity threat. Her studies reveal the cognitive and emotional costs of navigating social devaluation, and she has advanced understanding of how people’s multiple identities (e.g., race and gender) shape their experiences of discrimination. With over 1,500 citations, her work has shaped policy discussions on diversity and inclusion. Remedios is also recognized for her mentorship and leadership in promoting equity in academic psychology, making her a vital voice in the study of social justice and human interaction.
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