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By Martin Kornacki (June 2009 Issue)
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The idea that an individual’s personality can be influenced by the expectations of others was explored by Digest members recently.
The debate started when Judith Street recalled an anecdote she had heard and asked whether it was true or just an urban myth.
“I recall an article on three groups of students at school, all judged to have similar levels of academic ability – but the three teachers were told that one group was advanced, one average and one below average.
“The article then went on to say that each of the groups performed according to the beliefs of the teacher leading it,” she said.
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