The Pygmalion Effect Refers to the Phenomenon That People Will

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Pygmalion effect refers to the phenomenon that people will

• A) rise (or fall) when criticized privately.
• B) rise (or fall) to the expectations another person has of them.
• C) rise (or fall) when reminded of the consequences.
• D) rise (or fall) once they have clarified their own expectations.

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Definitions:

Self-justification

The cognitive process of rationalizing one's behavior, decisions, or beliefs in a manner that avoids admitting fault or error.

Self-view

How an individual perceives or regards themselves, encompassing self-image, self-esteem, and self-concept.

Procedural Knowledge

The type of knowledge that involves knowing how to do something, as opposed to knowing facts (declarative knowledge).

Long-term Memory

The aspect of our memory system that is capable of storing large amounts of information for potentially infinite durations, ranging from a few minutes to decades.