Publish at October 08 2025 Updated October 08 2025
The Pygmalion effect is not just a psychological curiosity, but a relational dynamic that cuts across all fields of learning. A look back at scientific studies on the Pygmalion effect, named after the sculptor who fell in love with his sculpture.
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