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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The Pygmalion effect refers to the phenomenon that people will rise (or fall) to the expectations another person has of them. It is also known as the self-fulfilling prophecy, where people's beliefs or expectations about the outcome of a situation influence their behavior and ultimately lead to the expected outcome. Studies have shown that when teachers have high expectations for their students, they tend to perform better than when teachers have low expectations for them. Similarly, when managers have high expectations for their employees, they tend to perform better than when managers have low expectations for them.

The Pygmalion Effect Refers to the Phenomenon That People Will