Dr. Elizabeth Goldfarb

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Goldfarb is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Yale University. She earned her PhD in 2017 from New York University, where she specialized in cognitive neuroscience. Her research focuses on the interplay between emotions and memories, particularly how stress influences cognitive processes. As the director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Affect, Memories Stress (CAMS) Lab, Goldfarb investigates the mechanisms underlying emotional and cognitive functions. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of how emotions impact memory and decision-making. Her academic pursuits aim to bridge the gap between psychological theory and clinical practice, providing insights that can enhance therapeutic approaches for individuals experiencing emotional disturbances.

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Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, focusing on cognitive neuroscience.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.