معرفی
Sue Trumbetta is a Professor of Psychological Science at Vassar College, where she has been affiliated since 1999. Her work bridges clinical psychology, behavioral genetics, and forensic psychology, focusing on adolescent personality and clinical indicators as predictors of long-term life outcomes. She has conducted groundbreaking twin studies on the genetic and environmental influences of marriage and divorce, alongside collaborations on schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use disorders, and HIV risk in severe mental illness populations.
Education
- BA, Mount Holyoke College
- MDiv, Yale University
- PhD, University of Virginia
Academic Interests
- Clinical Psychology
- Differential Psychology
- Behavior Genetics
- Forensic Psychology
Her research delves into the interplay between personality development, mental health, and sociodemographic outcomes, with a particular emphasis on lifespan consistency and change in marital dynamics. She also teaches courses such as PSYC 108, PSYC 262, and PSYC 375, which reflect her expertise in psychological science and clinical psychopathology.
Contact: trumbetta@vassar.edu, 845-437-7392 | Office: New England Building, Box 219
