Psychology
Teachers Give Same Essay Grades 1-2 Points Different Based on Their Mood
The Mel Robbins Podcast
How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence & Never Get Angry or Bothered by Anyone
What was said
"I gave the teachers the exact same essay to grade. And my question was, would there be differences in how the teachers evaluated the exact same essay just after thinking for 5 minutes about a good day versus a bad day? 1 to 2 full grade differences."
Yale research conducted by Dr. Brackett demonstrates that teachers grade the identical essay 1-2 full letter grades differently depending on whether they first recalled a good day or bad day. When asked afterward, teachers denied their mood had any influence. This reveals how emotions subconsciously drive judgments and decision-making throughout daily life.
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- Programme
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Episode
- How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence & Never Get Angry or Bothered by Anyone
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- 12:23
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