Higher education
Imposter Syndrome
Students can avoid self-doubt when surrounded by intelligent peers and focus on learning instead.
Similar Situations
Bannister Effect
Pursuing higher education: Seeing friends or co-workers complete degrees or certifications, especially later in life, can break your own mental barrier toward returning to school.
10-10-10 Rule
Education Choices: When choosing courses or pursuing further education, consider the short-term sacrifices, the skills you'll gain in the medium term, and the long-term benefits for your career and personal development.
Bandwagon Effect
Educational choices: Knowing the bandwagon effect can help you make more informed decisions about your education or your child's education, focusing on individual interests and goals rather than popular trends.
Correlation-Causation Fallacy
Educational choices: Understanding the correlation-causation fallacy can help you make more informed decisions about your education or your children's education, without assuming that a correlation between certain variables guarantees specific outcomes.
Ikigai
Education: Knowing your Ikigai can help you choose educational paths that align with your interests and goals, leading to greater engagement and success.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Personal Growth: Focusing on fulfilling higher-level needs once basic needs are met, promoting self-development.
Moloch Monster
Public Education: Allocating resources to improve educational outcomes for all students.
Anchoring
Salary negotiations: Knowing the anchoring bias can help you make better counteroffers by setting a higher initial anchor.
Morris Massey's Stages of Value Development
Education reform: Educators and policymakers can collaborate to reform educational systems to better support students' moral and ethical development across all stages.
Pessimism Bias
Education planning: Knowing pessimism bias can help you create realistic study plans and expectations, considering potential accomplishments and successes in your educational journey.