Professor Sophie Scott FBA

Neurobiology of the human voice, including perception, production, as well as emotional expressions such as laughter
Fellow type
UK Fellow
Year elected
2016
Subjects
Psychology
Sections
Psychology

Summary

She was awarded a CBE in 2020.

10-Minute Talks: Why laughter matters

14 Oct 2020 Professor Sophie Scott FBA

Cognitive neuroscientist Professor Sophie Scott FBA introduces her pioneering research into laughter.

Current post

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London

The British Academy 10-Minute Talks: Why laughter matters

14 Oct 2020 The British Academy on YouTube

In this 10-Minute Talk, cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott introduces her pioneering research into laughter.

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Professor Asifa Majid FBA

The relationship between language, culture and cognition, particularly how different languages and cultures shape and reflect the mind.

Asifa Majid FBA

Professor Richard Aslin FBA

Psychological development of infants and young children with a focus on language learning, visual perception and the brain mechanisms that support these fundamental skills.

Richard Aslin FBA

Professor Ian Deary FBA

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