The Personality Analyst

A researcher turns his gaze on personality in public life.
by John D. Mayer

Libel in Fact Magazine: Judging Sarah Palin vs. Judging Barry Goldwater

By John D. Mayer, Ph.D. on November 29, 2009 in The Personality Analyst

Analogies to someone's overall personality imply we understand a great deal about them; specific analogies imply more modest claims. Read More

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John D Mayer

John D. Mayer is Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire and the author of numerous scientific articles, books, and psychological tests.

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