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Ed Lemay

@edlemay.bsky.social
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Social psychologist at U Maryland; research on interpersonal relationships, social interaction, social status, social cognition, and motivation.

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Ed Lemay @edlemay.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We talk about a variety of biases, some that are often not helpful, such as projecting lack of care or interest in alternative partners onto one’s partner, and assuming negative meta-perceptions when people have low self-esteem. But we also talk about some biases that seem generally helpful.
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Ed Lemay @edlemay.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
One of the more counterintuitive findings in relationship science is how much of what we "see" in a partner is actually something within us. I talked with Shankar Vedantam about projection and other biases in how we see people on the latest episode of Hidden Brain.
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How to Be a Better Partner - Hidden Brain Media
When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reali...
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Ed Lemay @edlemay.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
So sorry to hear this
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Ed Lemay @edlemay.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I am a social psychologist with interests in all sorts of relationships and how they intersect with beliefs, expectations, and motivations.
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Ed Lemay @edlemay.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Thanks, Geoff. Could you add me?
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