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Established by the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences in 1967, the Department of Psychology is an intellectually diverse community of scholars engaged in research addressing both basic psychological processes and social issues.

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Professor Rachel Barr Interviewed by the Washington Post

Professor Rachel Barr, PhD, was interviewed by the Washington Post in a story on the consequences parents and children will face thanks to Congressional cuts to public broadcasting. The story cited…

July 18, 2025

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Professor Fathali Moghaddam Interviewed in Monitor on Psychology

Professor Fathali Moghaddam, PhD, was interviewed by Monitor on Psychology in a story about how having loved ones in foreign war zones impacts peoples’ mental and physical health. Moghaddam observed…

July 17, 2025

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Professor Adam Green Interviewed in Nature

Professor Adam Green, PhD, was interviewed by Nature magazine in a story on the impact ChatGPT may have on brain activity. Green says that “overuse of AI, especially for idea generation, may lead to…

June 27, 2025

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