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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
How a 1969 IQ Study Proved Proper Expectations Can Make You Smarter
An academic study that transformed our understanding of expectations. A 1969 UCLA study of IQ reveals the critical importance of expectations, our peers, and how you can lift yourself to greater heights. The path to this study began in, of all places, Greek mythology. A lusting artist Pygmalion was a brilliant sculptor on the Greek island of Cyprus. He was a dashing man, extremely talented, and thus was a highly eligible bachelor. There was tremendous pressure for him to marry. Oddly, he was not interested in any of the women, which was causing discontent on the island. The goddess Aphrodite visited him to understand the issue. As she walked in, she marveled at the beauty of the statues that lined his studio. She was amazed that every statue resembled her. She was honored by his work and tribute. She would repay him very soon. Pygmalion's greatest creation, named Galatea, was enchantingly beautiful and a near-perfect mirror image of Aphrodite. He'd fallen in love with this statue and thus could not marry any other woman. After hearing Pygmalion's pleading prayers to make the statue real, Aphrodite granted him the wish. One night, as he leaned in to kiss the statue, he was surprised to feel soft human lips meeting his own. This moment is depicted in the priceless painting 'Pygmalion and Galatea' by Jean-Léon Gérôme: This story represents the power of transformation and belief. It inspired George Bernard Shaw's book, Pygmalion, which was later made into the famous film, My Fair Lady. In it, a phonetics professor bets he can educate a young low-income woman and prepare her to mingle with society's elite without issue. Decades later, a renowned psychologist designed a study that revealed the same central theme — that personal achievement is shaped (to a large degree) by how others see you. The IQ Study and Pygmalion Effect In 1969, UCLA psychologist Dr. Robert Rosenthal did an IQ experiment. He met with two grade-school teachers. He gave them a list of names from their new student body (20% of the class). He said that each person on that list had taken a special test and would emerge as highly intelligent within the next 12 months. In reality, those students were chosen totally at random. As a group, they were of average intelligence. The incredible finding is that, when they tested those children near the end of the year, each demonstrated significant increases in their IQ scores. So what happened? Why? The teacher's own behavior towards those students affected the outcomes. They gave the fake-talented students more attention. When one raised their hand to answer a question, the teacher often followed up to get better clarification. The teachers were more positive and encouraging to those students. Meanwhile, the teacher was much shorter with students they deemed subpar. Rosenthal speculated the teacher figured the student might be dumb, so why go the extra mile? Dr. Rosenthal said, 'When we expect certain behaviors of others, we are likely to act in ways that make the expected behavior more likely to occur.' The opposite of the Pygmalion effect is the Golem Effect; it occurs when our negative expectations generate negative results. This is partly why internalizing stereotypes is so damaging. What can we learn from these effects? Two things. The first thing The children in Rosenthal's study began to internalize the belief that they were special. They bought into the idea, 'I'm smart so I can do this.' Their self-efficacy grew and evolved and they stopped indulging in self-limiting beliefs. The act of believing something to be true can impact every aspect of our life. For example, OKCupid's founder, Christian Rudder, did a Pygmalion experiment with online dating. Researchers lied to users. They reversed the matching algorithm on a select group of singles, pairing them with people who were objectively incompatible. And told them they were high probability matches. Because the participants believed they had chemistry, they messaged each other and began flirting. They were friendlier and gave each other a shot. Incredibly, some ended up together in long term relationships. And now, somewhere out there, someone is in love with their nemesis. Become your own teacher or mentor We position ourselves to thrive by surrounding ourselves with people who believe in us and hold us to a high standard. This is why toxic people have such a devastating effect on your life. Think about a good boss versus a bad boss. A good boss knows how to communicate and holds you to high but reasonable expectations. They give you useful feedback rather than waiting for you to make a mistake and scold you. A bad boss does the opposite of those things. I've been through this myself, with a boss who made me feel like I couldn't win no matter how hard I tried. And, I've had a great boss who helped me grow, believed in me, and rooted for me to perform great. When the expectation is there to perform, you stop second guessing yourself so much. You act. You get down to the important actions that move you towards a desired outcome. A key component of this is having a growth mindset, a belief that one's abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and learning Someone with a fixed mindset thinks their identity and fate are largely pre-determined. They are often self-defeating. 'What is the point? I'm stupid.' 'I'm too lazy to get in shape.' 'Nobody in my family is successful so I won't be.' The most successful people I've ever known have a fighting spirit, a helpful defiance in them to keep going. They don't seek out reasons they can't win. The good news? The fact that you are here reading this self-help article suggests you are likely of a growth mindset. If you are plagued by self-doubt and self-criticism, here is a strategy I learned during cognitive behavioral therapy. Keep a sheet of paper and a pen by your desk. Anytime you notice you are self-criticizing, saying you are lazy or not good enough, or indulging any negative thought—make a line on that piece of paper. Then, count the lines at the end of the day. Make it a goal to reduce that count each day. You can take it a step further and make a plus symbol anytime you realize you are indulging empowering thoughts. Seek to increase those in the same manner. This exercise will help you build awareness of your thought process, which is what drives all of the actions you take. It will help you reform and sculpt the perfect mindset. The takeaway is simple Surround yourself with great people who hold you to a high but reasonable standard. Treat yourself like another person who you are responsible for. Treat yourself like that student who believes they are talented. Have the courage to believe in yourself even if nobody else does. Become a prophet of your own success. The big idea is that when we expect a certain outcome out of a person, including ourselves, that outcome becomes more likely to occur. If you expect nothing, or mediocrity—expect exactly that.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Banks seek RBI nod to tap litigation funding for overseas dues recovery
New Delhi: Some banks have reached out to the Reserve Bank of India seeking permission to engage third-party litigation funds for recovery of their dues from overseas entities. Litigation funding is a globally accepted model through which a third party, unrelated to the litigants, provides financial support for legal proceedings in exchange for a share of the recovered amount if the case succeeds. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Data Science Digital Marketing Public Policy CXO Operations Management Others Data Science PGDM Design Thinking Leadership others Product Management healthcare Artificial Intelligence Finance Technology Management MBA Degree Cybersecurity Healthcare MCA Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Lenders made a representation on this to the RBI last month. There is currently no provision in Indian laws that allows banks recourse to litigation funding to recover dues, said people familiar with the development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Official IQ Test: What is Your IQ? | Answer 30 Questions to Find Out IQ International Undo "Banks currently use their resources, like hiring a legal firm, and other related expenses for recoveries," said a bank executive. "Globally, there are firms that specialise in such cases, and often the recoveries at initial stages are better than offloading it later to an asset recovery firm at a deep discount." Live Events May not need legislative changes Bankers have suggested that this model can be exclusively used for pursuing recoveries of their foreign exposure and will not need any legislative changes. The RBI can permit this model under the asset recovery framework , they said. An email sent to the RBI did not receive any response. Independent experts support the idea. 'These specialist funders carefully vet cases and bring in a worldwide network of lawyers and asset-recovery experts, helping banks enforce judgements more quickly and press debtors to settle on better terms,' said Swatantra Bhatia, partner, accounting and outsourcing services, Forvis Mazars . Burford Capital's $100 million joint fund with the IFC to buy and litigate Middle East and North Africa (MENA) non-performing assets has been a success, he pointed out. According to Vivek Iyer, partner and financial services risk leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, Singapore has a successful framework on litigation funding, making it an attractive global financial market . Benchmarking their practices may be a good step for India, given the larger global aspirations of the Indian economy, he said. However, the RBI may have some concerns, he added.
Edmunds
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Goes 558 Miles on the Edmunds EV Range Test
A new standard for EV range We knew that the Escalade IQ would perform well on our test, given the impressive range we've experienced in its Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV siblings. The EPA estimates the Escalade IQ can travel 460 miles on a full charge, but in the official Edmunds EV Range Test, we recorded 558 miles. This is the first time a vehicle has broken the 550-mile threshold out of the more than 100 EVs we've tested. At our range test's required 40-mph average speed, which uses a split of 60% city and 40% highway driving, the IQ racked up more than 13 hours of drive time, requiring a team of three people to do the job. Keep in mind that's not including any breaks or traffic stops, just time while the car is on the move. Diving deeper into the numbers, the IQ used 43 kWh of electricity per 100 miles of driving, making it less efficient than a Rivian R1S (41.7 kWh) but more efficient than the Mercedes G 580 EV (47.6 kWh). But the reason for the Escalade's success isn't its overall efficiency — it's the sheer size of the battery. The big SUV's battery capacity is 205 kWh, which is enormous compared to the packs in other three-row EVs like the Volvo EX90 (107 kWh) and the Rivian R1S (up to 141 kWh). General Motors' other large EVs use a similar battery as the Cadillac. Out of the six that we've tested, the Escalade IQ's 558-mile range was the winner by huge margin, beating the Silverado EV Work Truck (539 miles), the GMC Sierra EV Denali (507 miles), the Silverado EV RST (484 miles) and destroying the GMC Hummer EV's 325-mile (SUV) and 390-mile (truck) tests.
Irish Independent
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Irish U-20s must produce something special to down Junior All Blacks and reach last four of World Championships
An 18-16 loss to hosts Italy after they defeated Georgia 35-28 in the opening game means nothing less than a win will do for Ireland, and even then they may need a bonus point to oust a Junior All Blacks side who are three match points ahead of them going into this final pool game. Ireland finished seventh and eighth on the two previous occasions that this 12-team tournament was held in northern Italy and another mid-table position looks on the cards unless they can beat a strong New Zealand side. McCarthy said they were disappointed not to beat the Italians but they have had to shrug off the loss and focus all their attention on a New Zealand side who beat Italy 14-5 and Georgia 38-19. 'We'll have to face up against them and take it to them,' said the Cork native who is in the Connacht academy. 'We didn't get to play the rugby we wanted to against Italy but the effort couldn't be faulted.' New Zealand ended Ireland's hopes in the final pool game the last time Italy hosted the tournament in 2015, with Nigel Carolan's side defeating Scotland to finish seventh with a squad that included Andrew Porter, Garry Ringrose, Joey Carbery and Jacob Stockdale. There were also two current Lions in the squad which finished eighth when Italy staged the tournament for the first time in 2011 with Tadhg Furlong and Finlay Bealham on board alongside Iain Henderson, Andrew Conway, Paddy Jackson, Craig Gilroy, Kieran Marmion, Jordi Murphy and JJ Hanrahan. Current head coach Neil Doak, whose side finished bottom of the Six Nations this year, has made four changes for this clash, two at the back and two up front. Ulster academy player Daniel Green, now with Queen's University having been identified through the IQ (Irish-qualified) programme when he was with Sale Sharks, comes in at full-back with Charlie Molony moving to the wing to the exclusion of Paidi Farrell, who scored two tries against Georgia. Jonny Scott, another Ulster academy player, replaces Cork Con's Midleton native Eoghan Smyth. Two recent additions to the Munster academy come in up front with lock Conor Kennelly from Highfield RFC replacing Mahon Ronan, while Shannon's Oisin Minogue, who came through the ranks at Ballina Killaloe RFC, takes over from Billy Power after coming on and scoring the late try against Italy. The flanker is a son of former Irish international Rosie Foley and nephew of the late Anthony Foley. Verdict: New Zealand U-20 Ireland: D Green; C Molony, C Mangan, J Scott, D Moloney; T Wood, W Wootton; A Usanov, H Walker, A Mullan; C Kennelly, B Corrigan; E McCarthy, O Minogue, L Murphy. Reps: L McLaughlin, B Bohan, T McAllister, D Walsh, B Power, C Logan, S Wisniewski, G O'Leary Kareem. New Zealand: R Simpson; F Vaenuku, C Roberts, J Wiseman, M Kunawave; W Cole, D Pledger; S Uamaki Pole, M Letiu, R Faleafa; X Treacy, J Sa; F McLeod, C Woodley, M Bason. Reps: S Kempton, I Time, D Johnston, A Vakasiuola, M Fale, J Tamati, J Cameron, S Solomon.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Everyone can see the footballs in this Euro's brainteaser but are you in the 1% of fans who can find the 3 mistakes?
TEST your IQ to the max with this mind boggling brainteaser. The Women's Euros are now well underway, with the Lionesses hoping to beat the Netherlands in this evening's match, following their opening match defeat to France. 2 The reigning Euros champions will have to be sharp and focused to win the tense match, with a loss seeing them booted out of the competition. So, can you prove you're as focused as a Lioness by beating this challenge in 45 seconds? Football brainteaser Everyone can see the footballs , but can you spot the three mistakes located within this image? Whether you're trying to improve your sight, or test your IQ, this Euros-themed puzzle is bound to get you in the mood for tonight's clash. Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot the three mistakes in just a few seconds. Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself. If you can do it in under 45 seconds, you are said to be smarter than 99% of football fans. At first glance, it looks like all of the footballs in the image, provided by Betboo, are exactly the same. However, the most eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot that there are three balls that are slightly different to the others. This brainteaser works by tricking your eyes into thinking that all of the balls are exactly the same. Everyone can see the beach but only those with a high IQ can spot five differences in 32 seconds in this brainteaser But rest assured, three of them are different to the rest. Unless you're lucky enough to find the word immediately, we recommend analysing the picture very closely to spot the answer. The visual deception of this image will have you peeling your eyes, but the payoff is worth it. If you need a hint we recommend focusing on the bottom half of the image. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. One of the mistakes can be found in the right hand corner of the image. More tricky puzzles Another tricky brainteaser tasks readers with finding a Coca-Cola lid among a sea of bottles caps. If that's not hard enough, only those with a high IQ can spot the two hidden SPF 50 bottles in under 15 seconds. And you have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot the alligator hiding in this swamp. The answer Coming back to our challenge, how did you do? For those struggling, we have marked the answer out for you. 2
