Dr. Jonathan Fawcett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Fawcett is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Dalhousie University. His research focuses on the cognitive and neural bases of controlling unwanted thoughts and memories. He has explored how individuals manage intrusive memories and the factors influencing memory control, including the phenomenon known as the Weapon Focus Effect, where memory for events involving a weapon is impaired. Fawcett's laboratory is equipped with advanced facilities for eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG), supporting a range of quantitative research topics in cognitive neuroscience. He encourages students interested in cognition and cognitive neuroscience to reach out for collaboration.

Research Interests

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)