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Sharon L Walstad Bertsch is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, specializing in Cognitive Psychology within the Natural Sciences Division. She holds a PhD in Applied Cognitive Aging from the University of Akron. Her research focuses on cognitive processing, including memory, creativity, intelligence, and learning, with additional interests in social psychology topics like religion and interpersonal behavior.
Education: BA/BS and MS from the University of Akron, followed by a PhD in 2000. She actively teaches courses like Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, and Statistics. Her recent work critiques methodological issues in psychology, explores gender disparities in STEM, and examines neuromyths in education.
Research highlights include studies on recovered memories, intergroup attitudes, and societal perceptions of exercise benefits. She emphasizes evidence-based practices and challenges conventional assumptions in psychological research. Her articles span social, cognitive, and developmental psychology domains, advocating for rigorous scientific standards.
Contact: Located in 210C Krebs Hall, reachable via bertsch@pitt.edu or (814) 269-2953. Updated January 2025.
