Dr. Galen Bodenhausen

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Biography

Galen Bodenhausen is a leading scholar in the field of psychology, with a focus on social perception and judgment. His research addresses the dynamics of stereotyping, including how stereotypes are activated in the mind and the consequences of this activation on cognitive processes such as attention, inference, and memory. He has a keen interest in both implicit and explicit aspects of stereotyping and prejudice, as well as their interplay with social cognition. Bodenhausen examines how emotional factors influence cognitive processes and how social context can shape mental operations. His contributions to the literature on stereotypes have been substantial, with numerous publications dedicated to understanding the mechanisms of bias and attitudes in various social situations.

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.