Christopher D. Petsko

Christopher D. Petsko

Christopher D. Petsko

Experimental social psychologist studying stereotyping and person perception.

Experimental social psychologist studying stereotyping and person perception.

Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Portrait of Christopher D. Petsko

About

About

About

I am an experimental social psychologist and Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. I also have an adjunct appointment in UNC’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Before joining UNC in 2022, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University, following my Ph.D. in social psychology at Northwestern University.

My research examines how stereotypes shape—and often distort—the way we perceive other people. My primary line of research is on intersectional stereotyping. My secondary lines of research are on stereotyping in organizational and political contexts, respectively. In 2025, I was named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science. I direct the Kenan-Flagler Stereotyping & Perception Lab.

Research Lines

Research Lines

Intersectional Stereotyping

Intersectional Stereotyping

Intersectional Stereotyping

How do we stereotype others in light of the multiple social identities they hold?

How do we stereotype others in light of the multiple social identities they hold?

Person Perception at Work

Person Perception at Work

Person Perception at Work

Do stereotypes shape whom we hire, or whom we perceive as leaders?

Do stereotypes shape whom we hire, or whom we perceive as leaders?

Do stereotypes shape whom we hire, or whom we perceive as leaders?

Political Stereotyping

Political Stereotyping

Political Stereotyping

Do our own political identities shape the way we perceive other people?

Do our own political identities shape the way we perceive other people?

Do our own political identities shape the way we perceive other people?

Christopher D. Petsko

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

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