Andrew J. Elliot is an American social psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on the hierarchical model of approach and avoidance motivation, combining classic and contemporary methods to test various theories in the field. Elliot's work in social psychology has been widely cited by researchers and scholars. In recognition of the impact and influence of his research, he was named one of Thomson Reuters' ISI Highly Cited for the Social Sciences in 2010.