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Motivation Statement For Motivation In Psychology

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In this statement I describe my motivation for seeking graduate training in psychology at Georgia State University. It is my aim to continue my education in psychology, with the goal of pursuing a career that contributes to our understanding of cognitive abilities in both humans and non-human primates. My involvement in the academic community at the University of Georgia has contributed greatly to the refinement of my academic and career goals. Through my involvement in service organizations such as the Undergraduate Neuroscience Organization (UNO), I have gained a greater interest in how studies of the brain contribute to our understanding of the causes and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. I have theoretical research interests in comparative cognition, human-animal studies, and primate behavior. Specifically, I am interested in how cognitive abilities such as memory and attention function in primates and how this functioning compares to that of humans. These research interests developed throughout my undergraduate coursework, research, and internship experiences. As an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia, I have taken a holistic approach to my education, combining a psychological and anthropological perspective to understand how the brain works both individually and across different species. I am confident that my education thus far has prepared me for the rigor of interdisciplinary doctoral coursework. My undergraduate coursework not only underscored

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