Dr. Richard Zinbarg

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Biography

Richard Zinbarg is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University. His research focuses on the interplay between personality traits and vulnerability factors that contribute to the development of anxiety and depressive disorders. He has extensively studied cognitive-affective processes that mediate the associations between these disorders and the efficacy of psychotherapy. Zinbarg's work emphasizes cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches for the prevention and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. He is particularly interested in the structure and measurement of anxiety-related affects, utilizing psychometric theory in his analyses.

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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.