Dr. Elizabeth Spelke

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Biography

Elizabeth S. Spelke is the Marshall L. Berkman Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. Her research focuses on the cognitive development of infants and toddlers with an emphasis on social cognitive development and link perception knowledge. She has been an advocate for education and poverty alleviation initiatives in countries such as India and Ghana. Spelke's work is influential in understanding the foundational aspects of human cognition and the processes that underpin early social interactions.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).