Dr. Susan Sugarman

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Biography

Susan Sugarman is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Princeton University, focusing her research on ordinary mental life and the facets of everyday human experience that evade traditional explanations. Her developmental psychology training guides her interests in experiences that illuminate the comparisons between childhood and adulthood. Her work spans themes of complex human interactions and challenges, delving into the intersections of psychology, philosophy, and the history of ideas. Sugarman examines the evolution of psychological understanding from figures like Aristotle to Freud, exploring how these thoughts can be revealing for contemporary psychology. She employs analytical reasoning to investigate how the mind is understood, notably through her framework surrounding Freud's theories, demonstrating their relevance as a case study in understanding subjective experiences in a systematic manner.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.