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Yanna Weisberg
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Yanna Weisberg
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Yanna Weisberg
Professor and Department Co-Chair
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Pioneer Hall 107
Dr. Weisberg's areas of expertise include describing who people are and explaining why they are that way. She is a personality psychologist and teaches courses related to personality, gender and relationships. Dr. Weisberg conducts research with a team of students during the academic year and often engages in summer research, too. This year they are studying when people cooperate and when they compete.
Outside of Linfield, Dr. Weisberg likes powerlifting, random music and excellent food.
Education
- B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
- B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota