The Underdog Effect: Bringing the Best Out of the Worst

Squeezing the Orange - A podcast by Squeezing the Orange

Categories:

Science & Medicine

Peculiar things happen when people doubt our capabilities; their doubts can have a strengthening or weakening effect on our performance. Dan and Akin squeeze exciting research about the conditions that turn underdogs into overachievers. - Research Paper: 'The Underdog Effect: When Low Expectations Increase Performance' by Samir Nurmohamed