Jacob Gibson Visiting Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science

Email Address: cbsc@wlu.edu
Department Head: Julie Woodzicka 540-458-8834 woodzickaj@wlu.edu&nbsp;
Administrative Assistant: Sarah Barrash Wilson 540-458-8833 wilsons@wlu.edu
Mailing Address: Parmly 230 204 West Washington Street Washington and Lee University Lexington, Virginia 24450

Parmly Hall 224
540-458-8836
jgibson@wlu.edu

Education

Ph.D. - Idaho State University (2022)
B.S. - Brigham Young University - Idaho (2017)

Research

Our research looks at the various factors that impact how accurately individuals perceive others and are perceived by others. We are working on better understanding how stereotypes moderate this process by looking at how being a member of a gender or sexual minority group (LGBTQIA), having a specific political affiliation or levels of religiosity/ spirituality impact the accuracy of perceptions.

I am also beginning to study the psychology of magic and have a few projects that are in the planning phase.

Teaching

Cognition (CBSC 112)
Principles of Development (CBSC 113)
Introduction to Social Psychology (CBSC 114)
Research Design and Analysis (CBSC 250L)
The Psychology of Magic and Deception (CBSC 296)