Behavior influenced by the attention one receives from being the subject of a research study is the
A)Hawthorne effect.
B)latent effect.
C)special subject effect.
D)experimental effect.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed. This effect was named after a series of studies conducted at the Hawthorne Works in Chicago, where researchers found that workers' productivity changed simply because they were being studied, not necessarily due to any specific experimental manipulations.

Behavior Influenced by the Attention One Receives from Being the Subject