The Pygmalion Effect Implies That Giving Praise Develops Positive Self-Esteem

question 65

True/False

The Pygmalion effect implies that giving praise develops positive self-esteem in employees and leads to better performance.

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

An allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical, otherwise being masked by the effects of a dominant gene.

Frequency

The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time.

Bottleneck Effect

Type of genetic drift; occurs when a majority of genotypes are prevented from participating in the production of the next generation as a result of a natural disaster or human interference.

Gene Pool

The total collection of genes within a population, representing the variety of genetic information available for traits and potential evolution.