Dr. Jennifer Tackett

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Biography

Jennifer Tackett is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on externalizing psychopathology during childhood and adolescence, addressing issues such as physical and relational aggression, delinquency, personality disorders, and addiction. Tackett employs a multi-level analysis approach, incorporating genetic and hormonal biomarkers to examine externalizing problems and the impact of environmental factors like parenting, friendships, and life stress. She is particularly interested in potential gender and racial/ethnic disparities in these areas. Her major research program emphasizes measurement development of child and adolescent personality, with special attention to the development of social dominance and self-control.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.