The formation of expectations or stereotypes. For example, if a name is associated with intelligence, others may have higher expectations of a person's mental abilitThe formation of expectations or stereotypes. For example, if a name is associated with intelligence, others may have higher expectations of a person's mental abilities. This can lead to the pursuit of academic excellence and the formation of personality traits in this field.ies. This can lead to the pursuit of academic excellence and the formation of personality traits in this field.The formation of expectations or stereotypes. For example, if a name is associated with intelligence, others may have higher expectations of a person's mental abilities. This can lead to the pursuit of academic excellence and the formation of personality traits in this field.