Pygmalion Effect
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CORE DEFINITION
Also known as the expectancy effect. High expectations from others (especially authority figures) can subtly improve an individual's performance, making the expectations self-fulfilling.
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The Pygmalion effect is a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area. It is named after the Greek myth of Pygmalion, the sculptor who fell so much in love with the perfectly beautiful statue he created that the statue came to life. The psychologi…
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Pygmalion: Others' expectations influence an individual's performance; high expectations lead to high achievement. Self-fulfilling prophecy.
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