Pygmalion Effect: The Power of the Teacher’s Expectation

Authors

  • Dr. (Ms.) Subhashree Panda Assistant Professor (Management), Parala Maharaja Engg. College, Berhampur, Odisha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1004.007

Keywords:

Pygmalion Effect, Expectation, Teacher, Student, Education.

Abstract

Pygmalion effect is based on principle that the individuals expectation influences the  performance as well as the behavior of others.  Both positive and negative expectation of the individual has positive and negative effect upon the other’s performance/outcomes.    Pygmalion effect is considered as the secret and powerful psychological weapon to bring change either positive or negative within the individual. The present paper examines how the teachers expectation nudge the success/ failure of the students.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Dr. (Ms.) Subhashree Panda. (2022). Pygmalion Effect: The Power of the Teacher’s Expectation. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.25215/1004.007