University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The effects of expectations on performance: generalizing Galatea
Abstract
dc:description.abstractThe Galatea effect occurs when self-efficacy is intentionally raised yielding an increase in performance. The study focused on generalizing the Galatea effect to the historically under researched populations of Blacks in the workforce. To raise self-efficacy, the participants in the experimental condition were presented with a scenario designed to increase specific self-efficacy through verbal persuasion. This study used a diverse sample of male and female college students. The dependent variable was performance on Sudoku – a cognition puzzle. The Sudoku puzzle is a test of deductive reasoning which can be related to cognitive performance. Cognitive ability is often used in business settings. The Sudoku puzzle is a logical reasoning puzzle that can be investigated using mathematics. Participants were asked to complete a scale expected to measure specific self-efficacy (Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale). The study’s lack of significant findings suggests that the Galatea effect is more complex than has been perceived.
Degree
thesis:*- Grantor dc:publisher
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Author and committee
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- Day, Brittany
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- O'Leary, Brian J.
- Biderman, Michael D.; Weathington, Bart L.
- College of Arts and Sciences
Subjects
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dc:rights- Language dc:language
- English, eng
Identifiers
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- https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/248
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:scholar.utc.edu:theses-1388