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"Mayer fills his book with ingenious studies of how people judge others . . . [and] confines himself to invariably stimulating insights backed by solid scientific research, so readers looking to understand the human condition will certainly enjoy this book."
—Kirkus
"It’s always exciting when an original psychological theory comes along, offering new perspectives on identity. In a crowded world where much depends on social interaction, such tools are irresistible…Mayer shines when recounting the history of psychology—colorfully detailing crucial studies, milestones, and observations."
—Spirituality & Health
“John D. Mayer has done so much to get us to think about human personality in new ways, from his theoretical models to his empirical research on emotional intelligence (on which I have been thrilled to collaborate). With Personal Intelligence, Mayer once again challenges us—arguing that there is a set of skills that may determine what sets successful people apart from those who seem oblivious to the needs and desires of those around them. He is a clear thinker and a beautiful writer, and his arguments compel us to broaden our understanding of what constitutes an intelligent individual.”
—Peter Salovey, president and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University
“This lively book vividly illustrates the importance of personality and the judgments we make of one another. John D. Mayer surveys a wide range of classic and up-to-the-minute modern research, along with engaging personal histories, to make a compelling case in support of his innovative theory of personal intelligence.”
—David C. Funder, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, and author of The Personality Puzzle
“John D. Mayer takes us on a comprehensive journey through his theory of personal intelligence. Along the way, he shows just how vital personal intelligence is to understanding ourselves as well as navigating our social world. Making sense of others is an essential skill, and Personal Intelligence shows us how we use it, when we use it, and why it matters.”
—Elaine Fox, director of the Oxford Centre for Emotions and Affective Neuroscience and author of Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain
About the Author
John D. Mayer is a professor of psychology at the University of New Hampshire and a key innovator in intelligence research. He has written more than 125 scientific articles, books, and psychological tests, including the internationally known Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT™). He has lectured around the world and has appeared on NPR and BBC-TV. His work has been covered in
The New York Times,
Time,
The Washington Post, and
The New Republic. He lives in New Hampshire.
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- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux (February 18, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0374230854
- ISBN-13: 978-0374230852
- Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
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John D. Mayer is a professor of psychology and one of the pre-eminent researchers in the field of intelligence research. In Personal Intelligence he has written a scholarly account of personality and how it affects our lives. The book may be boring for some because of all the studies Professor Mayer cites, however if you stick with it you will find some useful and helpful ideas.
Professor Mayer begins by defining “intelligence” as “a group of related activities that are invoked (1) when the problems involved are valued; (2) only some people can solve them and, (3) the ability to do so leads to specific accomplishments.” Thus verbal intelligence meets these criteria whereas the ability to count backwards does not. People high in personal intelligence can evaluate others more accurately and thus make allowance for their faults. They also are better able to know how others will behave; have good ideas about how others perceive them; and are aware that their perception of others will require revision in the future.
People with high personal intelligence have the ability to solve the following problems: Who they are; what they can do; what others are like; and how to better fit their strengths and weaknesses into dealings with others. We detect clues to personality through various sources: behaviors, surroundings, physical characteristics, and groups people belong to.
Professor Mayer has developed a test to measure personal intelligence—The Test of Personal Intelligence. Another scholar in this area is Professor David Funder with the Riverside Accuracy Project. Another useful test is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. Rorschach inkblot tests are also used.
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