World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
38
Citations
7382
World Ranking
8789
National Ranking
4679

John J. Rieser publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John J. Rieser sits on this spectrum.

31–40 publications: 6 scientists 41–50 publications: 52 scientists 51–60 publications: 138 scientists 61–70 publications: 299 scientists 71–80 publications: 461 scientists 81–90 publications: 605 scientists 91–100 publications: 713 scientists 101–110 publications: 736 scientists 111–120 publications: 686 scientists 121–130 publications: 670 scientists 131–140 publications: 644 scientists 141–150 publications: 597 scientists 151–160 publications: 576 scientists 161–170 publications: 477 scientists 171–180 publications: 450 scientists 181–190 publications: 397 scientists 191–200 publications: 343 scientists 201–210 publications: 328 scientists 211–220 publications: 313 scientists 221–230 publications: 283 scientists 231–240 publications: 226 scientists 241–250 publications: 196 scientists 251–260 publications: 201 scientists 261–270 publications: 171 scientists 271–280 publications: 151 scientists 281–290 publications: 139 scientists 291–300 publications: 113 scientists 301–310 publications: 102 scientists 311–320 publications: 100 scientists 321–330 publications: 76 scientists 331–340 publications: 92 scientists 341–350 publications: 85 scientists 351–360 publications: 69 scientists 361–370 publications: 71 scientists 371–380 publications: 63 scientists 381–390 publications: 58 scientists 391–400 publications: 57 scientists 401–410 publications: 43 scientists 411–420 publications: 33 scientists 421–430 publications: 50 scientists 431–440 publications: 41 scientists 441–450 publications: 32 scientists 451–460 publications: 27 scientists 461–470 publications: 28 scientists 471–480 publications: 25 scientists 481–490 publications: 28 scientists 491–500 publications: 20 scientists 501–510 publications: 23 scientists 511–520 publications: 26 scientists 521–530 publications: 17 scientists 531–540 publications: 21 scientists 541–550 publications: 14 scientists 551–560 publications: 16 scientists 561–570 publications: 10 scientists 571–580 publications: 22 scientists 581–590 publications: 9 scientists 591–600 publications: 14 scientists 601–610 publications: 9 scientists 611–620 publications: 11 scientists 621–630 publications: 4 scientists 631–640 publications: 7 scientists 641–650 publications: 5 scientists 651–660 publications: 10 scientists 661–670 publications: 8 scientists 671–680 publications: 8 scientists 681–690 publications: 4 scientists 691–700 publications: 3 scientists 701–704 publications: 4 scientists 705+ publications: 100 scientists
31 publications 705+

This scientist: 95 publications — 17th percentile

17% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

John J. Rieser D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John J. Rieser sits on this spectrum.

30–31 D-Index: 398 scientists 32–33 D-Index: 702 scientists 34–35 D-Index: 671 scientists 36–37 D-Index: 659 scientists 38–39 D-Index: 641 scientists 40–41 D-Index: 671 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 617 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 558 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 495 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 487 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 445 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 390 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 408 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 345 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 325 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 321 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 248 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 290 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 218 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 219 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 215 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 183 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 169 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 132 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 137 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 120 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 112 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 86 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 101 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 83 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 77 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 70 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 78 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 58 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 53 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 57 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 48 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 53 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 46 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 24 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 35 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 27 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 32 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 31 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 22 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 24 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 18 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 11 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 19 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 10 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 16 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 10 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 12 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 5 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 12 scientists 144+ D-Index: 98 scientists
30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 38 D-Index — 24th percentile

24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

John J. Rieser is affiliated with Vanderbilt University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of psychology and neuroscience, with a focus on developmental and social aspects within these domains.

The scientist's work covers several subfields, including developmental and educational psychology, social psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.

Main topics addressed in their research include:

  • Child and animal learning development
  • Action observation and synchronization
  • Neuroscience and music perception

Among recent publications, John J. Rieser contributed to a study titled "Non-random acts of kindness: Joint music making increases preschoolers' helping and sharing with an adult", published in 2020 in the journal Psychology of Music.

They have collaborated frequently with Sara Beck on research projects. The Psychology of Music journal is a repeated venue for their publications.

Best Publications

  • Teaching thinking and problem solving: Research foundations.

    John Bransford;Robert Sherwood;Nancy Vye;John Rieser

  • Access to Knowledge of Spatial Structure at Novel Points of Observation

    John J. Rieser

  • Calibration of human locomotion and models of perceptual-motor organization.

    John J. Rieser;Herbert L. Pick;Daniel H. Ashmead;Anne E. Garing

  • Visual Perception and the Guidance of Locomotion without Vision to Previously Seen Targets

    John J Rieser;Daniel H Ashmead;Charles R Talor;Grant A Youngquist

  • Bayesian integration of spatial information

    Ken Cheng;Sara J. Shettleworth;Janellen Huttenlocher;John J. Rieser

  • Sensitivity to perspective structure while walking without vision.

    John J Rieser;David A Guth;Everett W Hill

  • Exploring large virtual environments with an HMD when physical space is limited

    Betsy Williams;Gayathri Narasimham;Bjoern Rump;Timothy P. McNamara

  • Imagery, action, and young children's spatial orientation: it's not being there that counts, it's what one has in mind.

    John J. Rieser;Anne E. Garing;Michael F. Young

  • Environmental Context Influences Visually Perceived Distance

    Joseph S. Lappin;Amy L. Shelton;John J. Rieser

  • The role of visual experience in knowledge of spatial layout

    John J. Rieser;Jeffrey J. Lockman;Herbert L. Pick

  • Updating orientation in large virtual environments using scaled translational gain

    Betsy Williams;Gayathri Narasimham;Tim P. McNamara;Thomas H. Carr

  • Visual experience, visual field size, and the development of nonvisual sensitivity to the spatial structure of outdoor neighborhoods explored by walking.

    John J. Rieser;Everett W. Hill;Charles R. Talor;Anna Bradfield

  • How Persons with Visual Impairments Explore Novel Spaces: Strategies of Good and Poor Performers.

    E.W. Hill;J.J. Rieser;M.-M. Hill;M. Hill

  • The shape of human navigation: how environmental geometry is used in maintenance of spatial orientation.

    Jonathan W. Kelly;Timothy P. McNamara;Bobby Bodenheimer;Thomas H. Carr

  • Mental Processes Mediating Independent Travel: Implications for Orientation and Mobility:

    John J. Rieser;David A. Guth;Everett W. Hill

  • Spatial Orientation of Six-Month-Old Infants.

    John J. Rieser

  • Young Children's Spatial Orientation with Respect to Multiple Targets When Walking without Vision.

    John J. Rieser;Elizabeth A. Rider

  • Calibration of locomotion resulting from visual motion in a treadmill-based virtual environment

    Betty J. Mohler;William B. Thompson;Sarah H. Creem-Regehr;Peter Willemsen

  • Mobility in individuals with moderate visual impairments

    R.G. Long;J.J. Rieser;E.W. Hill

  • Spatial self-reference systems and shortest-route behavior in toddlers.

    John J. Rieser;Marsha L. Heiman

Frequent Co-Authors

Bobby Bodenheimer
Bobby Bodenheimer Vanderbilt University
Timothy P. McNamara
Timothy P. McNamara Vanderbilt University
Thomas H. Carr
Thomas H. Carr Michigan State University
Carolyn Zahn-Waxler
Carolyn Zahn-Waxler University of Wisconsin–Madison
Peter A. Ornstein
Peter A. Ornstein University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bernhard E. Riecke
Bernhard E. Riecke Simon Fraser University
William B. Thompson
William B. Thompson University of Utah
Sarah H. Creem-Regehr
Sarah H. Creem-Regehr University of Utah
Betty J. Mohler
Betty J. Mohler Amazon (United States)
Ross D. Parke
Ross D. Parke University of California, Riverside

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Choosing where to study psychology can have a big impact on your future opportunities. Prospective students should consider factors such as program value, flexibility, and job market trends. Many U.S. universities now offer online psychology degrees, making it easier to balance studies with work or other commitments.

When researching the most valuable psychology programs in Raleigh, you’ll find schools that combine quality education with strong post-graduation outcomes. Similarly, exploring the most valuable psychology degrees in St. Louis highlights institutions known for both academic rigor and career support.

If you’re considering the Southeast, reviewing the most valuable psychology degree programs ranking in South Carolina can help you discover schools with excellent reputations and competitive costs. For those looking into programs in Florida, the most valuable psychology degrees in Tampa offer a variety of online and campus-based options tailored to different career goals.

The skills you gain from a psychology degree open doors to diverse career pathways—including counseling, research, human resources, and social services. Taking time to compare degree options and locations ensures you choose a program that sets you up for personal and professional success.

Best Scientists Citing John J. Rieser

Trending Scientists