Assistant Professor, PsychologyLander College of Arts and Sciences
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Dr. Pretter received her PhD in social psychology (specialization, Health Psychology) from The City University of New York. Dr. Pretter is also a senior research scientist in the Psychosocial Research Unit on Health, Aging & the Community at New York University. In that capacity, she is engaged in a comprehensive program of research to inform program development and supportive services directed towards the family care unit. Her work focuses on the psychological, social, spiritual, and practical issues facing caregiving family members of individuals who are chronically and/or seriously ill.
Education
- PhD, Social Psychology (specialization, Health Psychology), The City University of New York
Research
Psychosocial, spiritual, and practical aspects of caretaking, both of the elderly and of the chronically ill.
