Lenore Jacobson

Lenore Jacobson was a psychologist best known for her research on the "Pygmalion Effect," which shows that teachers' expectations can influence students’ performance. Her studies found that when teachers believed certain students were capable of higher achievement, those students often performed better, simply because of the teachers’ increased expectations. This highlights how positive beliefs and attitudes can impact outcomes, emphasizing the power of expectations in education and beyond. Jacobson's work underscores the importance of maintaining high, supportive expectations to foster growth and success.