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The Pygmalion Effect and Teacher Expectations
The Pygmalion Effect, also known as the study by Bob Rosenthal, shows that people's expectations of you can determine your life. In a study by Rosenthal, teachers were told that certain students were late bloomers and gifted, even though they were picked at random. The teachers then treated these students as gifted and talented, which resulted in the students actually performing better. This effect emphasizes the impact of other people's expectations on an individual's performance.