Hawthorne effect:
A)occurs when research subjects alter their behaviors because they know that they are being studied.
B)is a concern for unobtrusive researchers.
C)is not a concern for obtrusive researchers.
D)occurs when the preconceptions of a researcher shape her or his findings.
E)refers to the extent to which the results of coding vary across different time periods.

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The Hawthorne effect occurs when research subjects alter their behaviors because they know that they are being studied. This can happen when individuals try to appear in a positive light or change their behavior based on the expectations of the researcher, rather than their own natural behavior.

Hawthorne Effect