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Elliot Aronson

Elliot Aronson

Born: 01-08-1932

Elliot Aronson is a renowned American psychologist and author, celebrated for his groundbreaking work in social psychology. Born in 1932, he is best known for his development of the Jigsaw Classroom technique and his influential book "The Social Animal." Aronson's research focuses on cognitive dissonance and interpersonal attraction, earning him numerous awards, including the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award from the American Psychological Association. His work continues to impact psychology and education worldwide.

Book summaries for books written by Elliot Aronson

Quotes

We are all much more influenced by others than we would like to believe.

Elliot Aronson

influenceself-awareness

Our desires and motivations are often driven by unconscious factors we are not aware of.

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motivationunconscious

Humans are social animals, and our well-being depends on our relationships with others.

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socialwell-being

People tend to conform to social norms in order to fit in and be accepted.

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conformitysocial norms

We often attribute the behavior of others to their personality traits rather than considering the situational factors.

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attributionpersonalitysituational

Emotions are contagious, and we can easily catch the feelings of those around us.

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emotionscontagious

The power of persuasion lies in understanding the needs and desires of others.

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persuasionunderstanding

Small acts of kindness can have a ripple effect and create a positive impact on society.

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kindnessimpact

Our self-image is shaped by the opinions and feedback we receive from others.

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self-imagefeedback

People are more likely to help others when they feel a sense of responsibility towards them.

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helpingresponsibility

Our thoughts and behavior are heavily influenced by the social groups we belong to.

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social groupsinfluence

The fear of rejection often leads us to conform to the expectations of others.

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rejectionconformity