Man is a social animal

Eliot Aronson is one of the most prominent and versatile psychologists of our time. In the 120-year history of the American Psychological Association, he is the only one to have won its three major awards: for outstanding scientific research (1999), for outstanding achievement as a teacher (1980), and for outstanding achievement as a writer (1975). Aronson is also the recipient of the Gordon Allport Award for his contribution to improving intergroup relations, the Donald Campbell Award for outstanding achievement in the study of social psychology, and many other honors. In 1981, he was named Teacher of the Year by the American Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. In 1992, he was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2007, he was awarded the William James Award for lifetime creative contributions to scientific psychology.