Luis M. Rivera

Institution California State University, San Bernardino Current Position Assistant Professor Highest Degree Ph.D. in Social Psychology from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2006 Research Interests Health Intergroup Relations Motivation/Goal Setting Prejudice/Stereotyping Sexuality/Sexual Orientation Social Cognition   Luis M. Rivera Department of Psychology California State University 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, California 92407 U.S.A. Home Page Phone: (909) 537-5590 Fax: (909) 537-7003 My research focuses on the social cognitive processes that influence intergroup attitudes, the self, and behavior, with a special emphasis on those processes that lie outside of conscious awareness, intention, or control. Currently, my research program is guided by the following questions: What are the conditions under which the motivation to affirm one’s self-concept might have a paradoxical effect and exacerbate prejudice? Do stereotypes and prejudices remain confined to people’s minds, or do they manifest in behaviors that shape social inequalities, health disparities, and education performance? Finally, how do implicit and explicit processes work in concert to influence beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors? Dasgupta, N., & Rivera, L. M. (2006). From automatic sexual prejudice to behavior: The moderating role of traditional beliefs about gender, gender identity, and behavioral vigilance. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 91(2).

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