Pygmalion effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Rosenthal and Jacobson's 1968 book Pygmalion in the Classroom, itself named after the mythological sculptor who fell in love with his statue.
Meanings
- The phenomenon whereby the greater the expectation placed upon people is, the better they perform.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pygmalion effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Relateds
Michelangelo phenomenon · self-fulfilling prophecy