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Oliver John

b. 1959

American psychologist

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About Oliver John

Born 1959. Oliver John is an American psychologist, researcher and university teacher, known for Big Five personality traits.

Oliver Peter Martin John (born February 9, 1959) is an American personality psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is known for co-developing the 1998 Big Five Inventory.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Big Five personality traits
Education
University of Oregon, Bielefeld University, University of California, Berkeley
Employers
University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Also known as
Oliver Peter John, Oliver P. John

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oliver John?

American psychologist

When was Oliver John born?

Oliver John was born on 9 February 1959.

What is Oliver John's occupation?

Oliver John is a psychologist, researcher and university teacher.

What is Oliver John known for?

Oliver John is known for Big Five personality traits.

What nationality is Oliver John?

Oliver John is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oliver John

· Wikidata: Q52963036

· DBpedia: Oliver John

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