Art Markman
Art Markman is a cognitive scientist and senior vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in the study of human cognition and decision-making, particularly how psychological phenomena, such as the mere-exposure effect, influence our preferences and choices. Markman has contributed significantly to understanding how familiarity and personal resemblance affect our selection of pets and other companions, emphasizing that these intuitive choices are a natural part of human behavior.
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Markman announced on LinkedIn that he was removed from his position due to 'ideological differences.'
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas targets HE professors pushing leftist ideologies over national preparation
India· 2025-10-22
Art Markman is a cognitive scientist at the University of Texas at Austin who explains the psychological phenomenon of pet selection based on resemblance.
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Croatia· 2025-03-17
Art Markman is a cognitive scientist and senior vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.
The science behind why dogs look like their owners may surprise you: ‘I don’t think people should feel embarrassed’
United States· 2025-03-08