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John D. Mayer is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. He holds a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University and B.A. degrees in English and English Composition from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on emotional and personal intelligence, personality psychology, and psychometrics, particularly the Personality Systems Framework. He supervises the Personality Laboratory and has authored influential textbooks like Personality: A Systems Approach and Personal Intelligence. His work addresses the measurement of emotional and personal intelligence, including the MSCEIT and TOPI tests. Key publications span theoretical frameworks, meta-analyses of intelligences, and applications in education and workplaces. He teaches courses in personality psychology, tests and measurement, and social psychology.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Psychology, Case Western Reserve University
- M.A., Psychology, Case Western Reserve University
- B.A., English, University of Michigan
- B.A., English Composition, University of Michigan
- Research & Grants:
- Focus on emotional/personal intelligence, personality measurement, and psychometrics.
- Developed MSCEIT and TOPI tests.
- Explored applications of personal intelligence in academic and professional settings (e.g., West Point cadet performance).
- Awards: While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions to emotional intelligence research are widely recognized in the field.
- Labs/Teams: Director of the Personality Laboratory at UNH, integrating theoretical and empirical research on personality systems.
His work bridges psychological theory and practical measurement, emphasizing the role of personal and emotional intelligence in understanding human behavior.
