Andrew Beer Ph.D.

About

Andrew Beer, Ph.D., is a Professor of psychology at University of South Carolina Upstate, where he has been the resident personality psychologist since 2007. He received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Iowa in that year and his BA in psychology from Southern Methodist University in 2001. In the interest of fair and balanced reporting, he also failed kindergarten in 1984.

Andrew is interested in all things personality, but his areas of specialty lie in assessment. Most of his published work is concerned with personality perception and the process of coming to know what others are like. But he likes other stuff, too. In his life on the outside, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, basketball, music, and being understood.

Recent Posts

Sherlock and Oprah: How to See People as They Are

Most of us probably believe that sizing others up involves special abilities or analytical powers, but the answer may be much simpler than that—and accessible to anyone.

Why Small Talk, With Almost Anyone, Is So Rewarding

Research confirms that small talk is an activity most people enjoy more than they anticipate they will. Here's how to make it a positive part of your life.

You Don’t Know What It’s Like to Be Around You

Do people think about you differently than you think about yourself? At least in some ways, they probably do.

Getting Outside of Your Own Head

It's the time of year to think about others. But when we do that, are we actually doing it?

If These Walls Could Talk

Personal Perspective: Get to know yourself by telling stories about your things.

Wills and Ways: Changing Your Personality

Have you considered changing your personality? There are ways, if you have the will (and sometimes even if you don't).

How Do I Loathe Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

How people (and psychologists) talk about friends and enemies.

Taking Chances on Others: The Bumpy Road of Acquaintanceship

Do you think about whether and when and how much people like you? You're not alone. Construct your own personalized liking curve and think about what it means for you.

Can Teachers Really Get To Know Our Children Virtually?

As many of us get acquainted with virtual learning, we might start asking whether we can get acquainted with one another virtually. It would seem we can.

Personality in the Time of COVID

How has quarantine changed you? Possibly less than you think.