Peter Sokol‐Hessner
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Peter Sokol-Hessner is a cognitive scientist whose research centers on the neural and behavioral mechanisms of decision-making, emotion regulation, and social cognition, with a particular emphasis on how these processes differ in typical and atypical development. His work bridges affective neuroscience and computational modeling to explore how individuals perceive and integrate social cues, such as gaze direction, and how these perceptions are shaped by context and neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In a notable 2022 study, he investigated gaze perception from head and pupil rotations in 2D and 3D environments, revealing that while typical development relies on contextual cues, individuals with ASD show distinct processing patterns—a finding that has garnered over 3 citations and highlights the real-world complexity of social perception. Sokol-Hessner’s contributions extend to understanding how emotional states and cognitive strategies influence risk-taking and value-based choices, with his work appearing in top journals like *Psychological Science* and *Journal of Neuroscience*. His research not only advances theoretical frameworks but also informs interventions for social-cognitive challenges in ASD, making him a key figure in translational cognitive science.
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