co-founder of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)

The co-founders of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) are psychologists John Mayer, Peter Salovey, and David Caruso. They developed this assessment to measure emotional intelligence—the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions effectively. Their collaborative work aimed to create a reliable tool for evaluating how well people can recognize their own and others' emotions, which is important for personal and professional success. Each contributor brought expertise in psychology and emotional intelligence, helping to establish the MSCEIT as a respected measure in the field.