Prof. Dr. Marc-André Reinhard

Epitaph for Prof. Dr. Marc-André Reinhard

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our colleague Prof. Dr. Marc-André Reinhard. He passed away unexpectedly and far too early on April 30, 2024. Prof. Dr. Marc-André Reinhard was an outstanding and internationally acknowledged scientist in the field of social psychology. His passion for research inspired many students and early career researchers. Since joining our university on September 1, 2013, he made significant theoretical and empirical contributions, particularly in the areas of credibility research and lie detection. His profound knowledge, dedication to science, and tireless efforts to promote young talents have left a lasting impression. Colleagues and students will remember his professional contributions and his integrity with gratitude. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

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Biografical Sketch

1989 – 1997 Studying Social Sciences, University of Mannheim

1997 Diploma Degree in Social Sciences, University of Mannheim

2001 Dr. phil., University of Gießen, Psychology
Dissertation: "The process of credibility assessment in everyday life: on the effect of motivation and subjective competence expectation" (Prof. Siegfried L. Sporer, Ph.D.) Online-Version

2009 Habilitation for Psychology, University of Mannheim

 

Academic Positions

1997 – 2003  Research Associate at the chair of Social Psychology, University of Gießen (Prof. Siegfried L. Sporer, PhD.)

2003 – 2011 Research Associate at the chair of Social psychology, University of Mannheim (Prof. Dr. Dagmar Stahlberg)

2008 – 2009 Visiting scientist at the University of Utrecht (Netherlands) and the University of Göteborg (Sweden), supported by a grant of the German Research Foundation

2011 – 2013 Visiting Professor at the University of Karlsruhe and the University of Mannheim, Lecturer at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and the Tyrolean Private University (Austria)

Since 2013 Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Kassel

Selected Journal Articles (with Peer Review)

Ende, L., Reinhard, M.-A., & Göritz, L. (2023). Detecting greenwashing! The influence of product color and product price on consumers’ detection accuracy of faked bio-fashion. Journal of Consumer Policy, 46, 155–189. doi.org/10.1007/s10603-023-09537-8

Reinhard, M.-A.,  Volz, S.,  Bos, K., &  Müller, P. A. (2023).  Is the uncertain self good at detecting lies? The influence of personal uncertainty on deception detection. European Journal of Social Psychology,  00,  1– 20. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.2948

Volz, S., Reinhard, M.-A. & Müller, P. (2023). Is It the Judge, the Sender, or Just the Individual Message? Disentangling Person and Message Effects on Variation in Lie-Detection Judgments. Perspectives on Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/174569162211499

Reinhardt, N., & Reinhard, M.-A. (2023). Honesty–humility negatively correlates with dishonesty in romantic relationships. Journal of Personality and Social psychology. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspp0000456

Wenzel, K., & Reinhard, M. A. (2019). Relatively unintelligent individuals do not benefit from intentionally hindered learning: The role of desirable difficulties. Intelligence, 77, 101405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2019.101405

Reinhard, M-A., Greifeneder, R., & Scharmach, M. (2013). Unconscious Processes Improve Lie Detection. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 105, 721-739. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034352

Reinhard, M.-A., & Schwarz, N. (2012). The influence of affective states on the process of lie detection. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 18, 377-389. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/a0030466

Reinhard, M.-A., Sporer, S. L., Scharmach, M., & Marksteiner, T. (2011). Listening, not watching: Situational familiarity and the ability to detect deception. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 101, 467–484. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023726

Reinhard, M.-A. (2010). Need for cognition and the process of lie detection. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 46, 961–971. doi: https://10.0.3.248/j.jesp.2010.06.002

Reinhard, M.-A., & Dickhäuser, O. (2009). Need for cognition, task difficulty, and the formation of performance expectancies. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 96, 1062–1076. doi: https://doi.org/10.1037/a0014927

Reinhard, M.-A., Stahlberg, D., & Messner, M. (2009).When failing feels good – Relative prototypicality for a high-status group can counteract ego-threat following individual failure. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45, 788–795. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2009.05.001

Reinhard, M.-A., Stahlberg, D., & Messner, M. (2008). Failure as an asset for high-status persons – Relative group performance and attributed occupational success. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 44, 501–518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2007.07.006

Reinhard, M.-A., & Sporer, S. L. (2008). Verbal and nonverbal behaviour as a basis for credibility attribution: The impact of task involvement and cognitive capacity. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 44, 477–488. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2007.07.012

Reinhard, M.-A., Messner, M., & Sporer, S. L. (2006). Explicit persuasive intent and its impact on success at persuasion – The determining roles of attractiveness and likeableness. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 16, 249–259. doi: https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327663jcp1603_7

 

Here you can find a complete list with all publication.

Lie detection

In this research area, we address the question of which social and individual variables influence bothactive deception and the detection of deception. Currently, one research project is concerned with how the statements of Native vs. Non-Native speakers are perceived in terms of their credibility. 

 

Publications:

Reinhard, M.-A.,  Volz, S.,  Bos, K., &  Müller, P. A. (2023).  Is the uncertain self good at detecting lies? The influence of personal uncertainty on deception detection. European Journal of Social Psychology,  00,  1– 20. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.2948

Volz, S., Reinhard, M.-A. & Müller, P. (2023). Is It the Judge, the Sender, or Just the Individual Message? Disentangling Person and Message Effects on Variation in Lie-Detection Judgments. Perspectives on Psychological Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/174569162211499