Dr. John Bargh

Professor

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Biography

John Bargh is a Professor at Yale University’s Department of Psychology and the School of Management, specializing in cognitive science and social psychology. His research centers on automatic and unconscious processes in social behavior, including the influence of situational cues on perception and action. Bargh is known for his pioneering work on the psychology of automaticity, and he has contributed significantly to understanding how contextual factors shape individual behavior. His contributions to the field have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Scientific Career Award from the American Psychological Association in 2014. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2011 and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Nijmegen in 2008. His recognition includes the Donald Campbell Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology for career contributions to the field. Bargh is also a Guggenheim Fellow, awarded in 2001, reaffirming his impact on the study of social psychology and cognition.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Scientific Career Award

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Elected Member

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Honorary Doctorate

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Donald Campbell Award

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Guggenheim Fellow

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.