Pygmalion Effect

What Is the Pygmalion Effect?

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Imagine if someone’s belief about you could shape your potential before you even get the chance to prove yourself. That’s not fiction. It’s psychology. The Pygmalion Effect, also known as the self-fulfilling prophecy, is the phenomenon where higher expectations lead to improved performance, and lower expectations lead to underperformance. It’s a powerful psychological loop that … Read more

The Pygmalion Effect

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  1. The “Tough Subject” Problem – Why Students Struggle Situation: Imagine a student who always hears, “Maths is too hard for you” or “You’re not good at Science”. Over time, they actually start believing it and perform poorly. Advice: If you keep telling yourself “I’m bad at this,” you’ll never improve. Instead, tell yourself … Read more