Which of the following is labeled the Hawthorne effect?
A)Decrease in productivity as work hours increased
B)Increase in productivity regardless of physical conditions
C)Decrease in productivity regardless of supervision
D)Increase in productivity as pay increased
E)Productivity remaining the same despite increase in efficiency

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed. This was observed in the Hawthorne studies, where workers' productivity increased simply because they were being studied, not necessarily due to any specific changes in their work conditions.

Which of the Following Is Labeled the Hawthorne Effect