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.

Other Fellows of the British Academy

Professor Francesca Happé FBA

Typical and atypical socio-cognitive development, with particular focus on impairments and assets in autism spectrum disorder

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Professor Hazel Rose Markus FBA

Social and cultural psychology; how sociocultural contexts (e.g. nation, race, ethnicity, gender, social class, occupation) shape thought, feeling and action; culture change; bridging research and practice to reduce disparities and culture clashes

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Professor Susan Michie FBA

Human behaviour change in relation to health and the environment; how to understand it theoretically and apply theory and evidence to intervention; policy development, evaluation and implementation

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