Pygmalion effect and the effect of the golem show how we are influenced by the opinions of others

An interesting experiment on the reaction of people to assess obschestva



Psychologists advise: to "force" anyone to show their best side, let them know that this man expect from something more, and he will try to meet your expectations.

It identified two patterns in people's reactions to the expectations of others, who called the Pygmalion effect and the effect of the golem.

The researchers set up an experiment in which college students were to hold an impromptu lesson, as "disciples" were the researchers themselves.

It turned out that if a volunteer who plays the role of "teacher" caught negative nonverbal signals from the "students" independent observers evaluated the "lesson" as not too good (the effect of the golem). On the contrary, if the "teacher" felt the support of the audience, the occupation is going well (Pygmalion effect).

However, some scientists doubt the objectivity of the data obtained in this study: less pronounced effect was observed only in people adolescence, and more experienced lecturers tend to not pay attention to negative from listeners and confidently continue to "bend the line", unlike a wave boys and girls.

In addition, students selected for the test, then gets more attention and positive otzyvyaov by these teachers, which could improve their self-confidence, and this is also reflected in the purity of the experiment.

via factroom.ru