My research focuses on several aspects of social cognition including stereotypes, social comparison, and attention. One of my primary lines of research centers on defining and refining stereotype threat. In a related line of work, I examine ways to reduce stereotype threat. Specifically, I examine how the interplay of a collective self-construal orientation and positive in group comparisons can “turn off” the negative effects of stereotype threat. My research on social comparison explores how comparisons made in “traditional” and “stereotyped” contexts can lead to different outcomes on perceivers' behavior and self-evaluations. I also investigate the role of target attributes on the outcome of social comparisons. Finally, I conduct research on how a person's vocal characteristics capture attention and influence information processing.