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John D. Mayer

b. 1953

American psychologist

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About John D. Mayer

Born 1953. John D. Mayer is an American psychologist and university teacher, known for Emotional intelligence.

John D. Mayer is an American psychologist at the University of New Hampshire, specializing in emotional intelligence and personality psychology. He co-developed a popular model of emotional intelligence with Peter Salovey. He is one of the authors of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), and has developed a new, integrated framework for personality psychology, known as the Systems Framework for Personality Psychology. He is the author of Personal Intelligence: The Power of Personality and How It Shapes Our Lives.

Mayer received a Bachelor of Arts with majors in creative writing and literature and drama from the University of Michigan in 1975 and a Doctor of Philosophy in psychology from Case Western Reserve University in 1982. He served as postdoctoral scholar in psychology at Stanford University from 1983 to 1985.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Emotional intelligence
Education
University of Michigan, Case Western Reserve University, University of New Hampshire
Employers
University of New Hampshire
Also known as
John Mayer, John D Mayer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John D. Mayer?

American psychologist

When was John D. Mayer born?

John D. Mayer was born on 6 December 1953.

What is John D. Mayer's occupation?

John D. Mayer is a psychologist and university teacher.

What is John D. Mayer known for?

John D. Mayer is known for Emotional intelligence.

What nationality is John D. Mayer?

John D. Mayer is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John D. Mayer

Β· Wikidata: Q1699730

Β· DBpedia: John D. Mayer

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