UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1280

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Submission Number: 1280
Submission ID: 20996
Submission UUID: 7c58118d-6017-428b-a0be-1c31776a30ac

Created: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 08:38 PM
Completed: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 09:02 PM
Changed: Fri, 09/05/2025 - 02:02 PM

Remote IP address: 76.140.143.57
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Ayanna Brewton
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) brewton@psy.fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Irmak Olcaysoy Okten
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email okten@psy.fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Department of Psychology
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Title of the Project Group Impressions: The Role of Members’ Characteristics in First Impressions
Project Keywords Group Perception, Impression formation, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology,
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Psychology, Sociology
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): In-person
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 8-10 Hours
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? During business hours
Overall Research Project Description When’s the last time you walked past a group of people? How were they behaving? Did you recognize the individual characteristics that made up the group or consider their similarities and differences from yourself? According to research, we as perceivers form first impressions of groups based on many of the observations listed above. This project aims to explore first impressions of groups, particularly we aim to examine the role that group characteristics play in formation of spontaneous trait inferences (STIs). STIs are the trait implications that we spontaneously and unintentionally make while observing others' behaviors, and these trait inferences tend to be strongly related to the initial impressions that we form and maintain about others. Our research project will address spontaneous trait inferences of groups (STIGs) by assessing participants' perception of groups as a single, cohesive entity when the racial categories and group membership characteristics of the target groups are present. Participation in this project will enhance your knowledge of perceiving others, how stereotypes form, and entitativity in social psychology, which refers to the degree to which a group of individuals are perceived as a collective whole. If you are interested in identifying and learning psychological concepts that relate to forming impressions about others, this is the perfect project for you!
Research Tasks Literature review, scientific writing, analyzing data
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Research assistant(s) must be willing and have an interest in collaborating with others, engaging in scientific writing, and conducting literature reviews. Although it is not necessary, it would be helpful to have prior experience with scientific literature review and APA-style writing skills.
Mentoring Philosophy As your mentor, I view myself as a bridge between where you are now and the future you aspire to create. Serving as your bridging mentor means that I strongly prioritize effective communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, active listening, accountability, building trust, and systematic thinking as the foundation of our mentor-mentee relationship. While these are all themes that I desire to achieve in our relationship, I recognize that every mentoring relationship is unique, and I value that individuality. Particularly, it is important to me that my mentee displays an eagerness to learn, grow, and refine their talents, while I commit to being adaptable and responsive to their distinct experiences, perspectives, and personal goals. Ultimately, it is my personal goal to build a purposeful connection between my mentee and I that will go far beyond our time spent working together. Beyond the time we spend working together, I hope the lessons, encouragement, and trust we build will continue to serve you as you move into new stages of life.
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links Thursday, Sept. 6 from 1:00-1:30PM (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99994056815)
Roundtable Info
  • Day: Thursday, September 4
    Start Time: 1:00
    End Time: 1:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99994056815
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No
Year 2025
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