Theory of expectation

An experiment by a German school teacher

There is an interesting incident about an Inspector of Schools in Germany who experimented the "Theory of Expectation".

He went to a school and took an instant examination of the students and allotted them marks, which ranged from 30% to 80%. But their marks were kept secret. Out of all students, three students got only 30% marks whereas all other students got more than 50% marks. The Inspector of Schools called these below-average students on the stage, gave them awards and told them that they had obtained 70% marks which were highest in the class. The Inspector also told these students that he will take their test again after three months and this time, he expects them to obtain 90% marks.

Contrary to the opinion of their class teacher, those below-average students were able to obtain 90% marks in their next examination.

Psychologists say and this story proves the Theory of Expectation : "that when we expect a miraculous achievement and give anybody a challenge and encourage him, he is most likely come up to that expectation".

The moment we accept a challenge and set higher goals for us, our energy level increases, mood is elevated and it becomes easily possible for us to achieve the higher goal.

"Goal and Willpower, when properly combined, make an irresistible pair". - Napoleon Hill.