1. Pygmalion Effect
Most people have heard about the Pygmalion effect, or the possibilities of effecting ones behavior by your belief in their ability. This is also known as the self fulfilling prophecy (Digest, 2003) the effect was highlighted in the play "My Fair Lady," this was where Eliza Doolittle's success was enhanced by Professor Higgins belief in her ability. ... But what happens when the person effecting behavior is in the position of authority? ... But what causes then to feel this way? ...
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