Brandeis Magazine

Elliot Aronson, recognized as one of the most eminent psychologists of the 20th century, wrote “Not by Chance Alone: My Life as a Social Psychologist.” The memoir features psychological insights while he tells the story of his impoverished youth, his time at Brandeis and his distinguished academic career. Of his mentor, Brandeis professor Abraham Maslow, he wrote, “I studied primarily with Maslow, who was both an inspirational teacher and an innovative thinker. … I got a great deal out of his lectures, but I most enjoyed our conversations.”