Professor of Law and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania
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Tess Wilkinson-Ryan, JD, PhD, is a Professor of Law and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies the psychology of legal decision-making. Her research explores how moral judgment influences legal choices, particularly in the context of private contracts and negotiations. Utilizing experimental methods from psychology and behavioral economics, Dr. Wilkinson-Ryan investigates how individuals' moral intuitions shape their legal decisions across various topics, including mortgage borrowing, retirement planning, and responses to breaches of contract. In 2012, she received the A. Leo Levin Award for Excellence in an Introductory Course. Recently, she published her book Fool Proof, which examines the fear of being perceived as a "sucker" and its impact on human behavior in diverse contexts, from personal decisions to broader social dynamics. Dr. Wilkinson-Ryan's interdisciplinary approach combines insights from psychology, sociology, and economics to shed light on the complexities of decision-making in legal settings.