Jean Decety
Jean Decety is an American–French neuroscientist specializing in developmental neuroscience, affective neuroscience, and social neuroscience. His research focuses on the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms underpinning social cognition, particularly social decision-making, empathy, moral reasoning, altruism, pro-social behavior, and more generally interpersonal relationships. He is Irving B. Harris Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago.
Jean Decety | |
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| Born | 1960 France |
| Nationality | French and American |
| Alma mater | Université Claude Bernard, Lyon; France |
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| Fields | Cognitive neuroscience, Developmental neuroscience, Social neuroscience |
| Institutions | University of Chicago (Professor) |
| Notable students | Sarah-Jayne Blakemore |
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