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“Superstar Effect”

“Superstar Effect”. Author: Jonah Lehrer Presented By: DJNS. Definitions. Superstar Effect: The consequence caused by a well-known opponent in a competitive atmosphere. Choking Effect: The consequence of being a well-known competitor. Superstars. Tiger Woods 71 first place

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“Superstar Effect”

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  1. “Superstar Effect” Author: Jonah Lehrer Presented By: DJNS

  2. Definitions • Superstar Effect: The consequence caused by a well-known opponent in a competitive atmosphere. • Choking Effect: The consequence of being a well-known competitor.

  3. Superstars • Tiger Woods • 71 first place • 27 second place • 17 third place • Michael Jordan • 6 NBA championships • “It’s like playing blackjack against the dealer, he ain’t losing.” ~John Calipari

  4. Superstars • Lebron James • 2010 Playoff Statistics • 31.8 PPG • 9.2 RPG • 8.2 APG • Roger Federer • Greatest tennis player of all time • 16 Grand Slam titles

  5. Superstar Effect • Mentality that players have when a “superstar” is in their field • De-motivating • Can’t win attitude • Over thinking • Acceptance of defeat

  6. Choking Effect • Mentality that “superstars” have in their own field. • Pressure to succeed • Performance standards • Public embarrassment • Fear of loss stature

  7. Superstar Effect • Tiger Woods presence in a competition hinders the ability of other competitors because they expect him to win. • Failure becomes a self fulfilling prophecy to lose the competition.

  8. Self Fulfilling Prophecy • Self fulfilling prophecy • Expectation of an outcome where your actions produce the anticipated results. • Lose of motivation as the result of trying to out perform the “superstar”

  9. SAT • Students who took SAT in larger groups did worse • “Smarter” kids being present influenced the mindset of those around them. • “Dumber” students feel more pressure to live up to the standards of the “smarter” kids.

  10. Questions?

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