Agnieszka Pluta Biogram
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PhD (Social Sciences)

Agnieszka Pluta

I am a psychologist specialising in the assessment of children and young people

Education: Psychology, University of Warsaw | 2006

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About me

In my work as a psychologist and researcher, I am guided by mindfulness and respect for the individual perspective and experiences of the person being studied, as well as a commitment to fostering a sense of safety and collaborative partnership. Given the nature of my academic work, it is crucial for me to understand the mechanisms underlying the difficulties I observe – I am committed to describing as precisely as possible ‘what’ and ‘why’ influences social and cognitive functioning. In practice, this means combining empathy with an evidence-based approach and the careful selection of methods (e.g. interviews, standardised tools and experimental tasks) appropriate to the aim of the study.

Education and experience

I completed my Master’s degree in 2006 at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw. I was awarded my PhD in 2012 and my habilitation in 2024. Since the beginning of my academic career, I have been interested in the neurocognitive mechanisms underpinning social interactions, with a particular focus on theory of mind. I have gained research and academic experience both in Poland and abroad, including in the United States.
I have carried out and led projects involving children and adults with neurotypical and neuroatypical development, including those with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and autism. In my research, I utilise a wide range of methods, combining behavioural and neurobiological approaches – including brain imaging techniques, experimental tasks and standardised diagnostic tools (such as the ADOS-2). I am currently leading a major European project in which we are investigating how early interactions between children and parents shape the development of self-regulation and co-regulation.
I work at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw. Since 2017, I have been leading my own research team, in which we analyse the mechanisms of theory of mind and their significance for social functioning; at the same time, I teach courses for students.

MediaMy media appearances

During my academic career, I have published one book and 40 articles in journals included on the so-called Philadelphia List, and I have contributed to the editorial process of three books.
Publication: Pluta, A., Łojek, E. (2015). The Architecture of Theory of Mind: A Neuropsychological Approach. Warsaw University Press.
Edited by: Huflejt-Łukasik, M., & Pluta, A. (Eds.). (2021). Psychological and social mechanisms underlying the formation of judgements and the taking of action. Liberi Libri Publishing.
Edited by: Pluta, A., Łojek, E., Habrat, B., & Horban, A. (Eds.). (2018). Living and ageing with HIV: An interdisciplinary approach. Warsaw University Press.
Edited by: Pluta, A., Łojek, E., Horban, A., & Habrat, B. (Eds.). (2018). Life and ageing with HIV: An interdisciplinary approach. Warsaw University Press.
I have authored or co-authored 64 papers presented at national and international academic conferences.

factsInteresting facts

I am a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw. I teach courses for students of psychology and cognitive science at the University of Warsaw, combining a research-based approach with practical methodological training. I also act as the supervisor of the Neuropsychology Research Society, supporting students in developing their academic interests and carrying out their own projects.

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    2026/10/29
    A teenager’s mum
    Wnikliwe pytania, otwarta na pacjenta, dokładna, buduje poczucie bezpieczeństwa, sympatyczna.
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    2026/10/29
    About the Specialist @ 29 January 2026 03:22
    A psychologist, diagnostician and researcher with many years of academic and clinical experience. She combines empathy with an evidence-based approach. She carefully selects methods appropriate to the aim of the work. She ensures a sense of security and a collaborative, partnership-based approach.