University of New South Wales - School of Psychology

Research Areas: The adaptive functions of positive, social emotions (e.g., pride, gratitude); Discrete emotions’ effects on stereotypes and prejudice; Impression formation in teams or groups.

Academic Career:

B.A. Psychology, Lewis and Clark College, 2004
M.A. Social Psychology, Northeastern University, 2006
Ph.D. Social Psychology, Northeastern University, 2009

Selected Publications:

Williams, L. A., & DeSteno, D. (2009). Pride: Adaptive social emotion or seventh sin? Psychological Science, 20, 284-288.
Williams, L. A., & DeSteno, D. (2008). Pride and perseverance: The motivational function of pride. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 94, 1007-1017.

Courses:

PSYC2102: Assessment and Personality
PSYC3121: Social Psychology

Contact Details:

Office: Mathews, Room 503B
Telephone: (61-2) 9385 1643
Fax: (61-2) 9385-3641
Email: lwilliams@psy.unsw.edu.au