The Pygmalion Effect
Our expectations can have a huge impact on the performance and development of the people around us. Trev and Alex sit down with one of the most influential psychologists in the world, Robert Rosenthal, to learn more.
Rosenthal shows how the Pygmalion Effect can have both a positive and negative impact on our people – and that there are a few factors to keep in mind to set the proper expectations.
Books we talk about:
Pygmalion in the Classroom by Dr. Robert Rosenthal
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
Top Dog by Ashley Merryman and Po Bronson
Drive by Daniel Pink
Studies we reference:
Pygmalion in the Classroom
Pygmalion in Prison Classrooms
Pygmalion in Management
Pygmalion in Israel Defense Forces
Time Stamps:
0:30-2:00 – The rat study
2:05-2:30 – Expectations can turn into self-fulfilling prophecies
2:45-5:30 – How teachers’ expectations impact student performance
5:25-5:40 – Is this magic?
5:55-6:30 – Pygmalion in prison classrooms
6:35-7:20 – Pygmalion in military training
7:50-8:15 – Being realistic about the pygmalion effect
8:15-9:40 – Dyslexia: how the labels can limit opportunities for growth
9:45-11:00 – Basketball: Tall people can’t dribble?
11:00-12:15 – Dr.Rosenthal reflects on how he was trained
12:20-13:45 – How we can apply pygmalion to our lives – the four factors
13:45-14:30 – Dr. Rosenthal’s summary of how pygmalion comes to life
14:30-15:15 – Creating equal opportunities for everyone to grow
15:17-15:35 – Recommendations for digging deeper into pygmalion
15:44-21:44 – Q&A Session starts
16:00-17:40 – Adjusting motivational tactics
17:40-18:35 – Principles of motivation and Daniel Pink
18:35-19:50 – Differences in motivation/communication in age groups
20:00-21:20 – Why is this podcast called the Learner Lab?
21:30-21:44 – Q&A Hotline 805-635-8459
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