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单词 Pygmalion effect
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Pygmalion effectnoun [ S ]

/pɪɡˈmeɪ.li.ən ɪˌfekt//pɪɡˈmeɪ.li.ən ɪˌfekt/specialized

an improvement in a person's performance when someone expects them to perform well or achieve more:

The Pygmalion effect has been demonstrated in study after study.

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  • The phenomenon where higher expectations lead to an increase in performance has been labelled the Pygmalion effect.
  • How can teachers make the Pygmalion effect happen in the classroom?
  • Rosenthal insists that the Pygmalion effect also applies to higher education.
  • The Pygmalion effect is a psychological principle that is relevant to effectively managing people.

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Causing things to happen

  • -ization
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  • usher sth in
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