| Michael Cunningham | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Fields: | Social psychology |
| Workplaces: | University of Louisville |
| Education: | Carleton College, University of Minnesota |
| Thesis Title: | A dual process interpretation of the effects of positive mood and guilt on helping behavior |
| Thesis Url: | https://books.google.com/books/about/A_Dual_Process_Interpretation_of_the_Eff.html?id=nekb0B0lNUQC |
| Thesis Year: | 1977 |
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| Known For: | Research on physical attractiveness and decision-making |
| Spouse: | Anita Barbee[1] |
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Michael Robert Cunningham is an American social psychologist and professor in the Department of Communications at the University of Louisville.[2] He is known for his research on perceived physical attractiveness of both men and women by members of the opposite sex.[3] [4] [5] He has also researched the effects of emotions like trust and guilt on financial decision-making.[6] [7] He is also known for his pioneering work on hand transplantation.[8]