Lindy, a professor, is attempting to improve the performance of her students by making the course materials more learning-friendly.She rearranges the room, purchases lamps, and develops a new set of readings.Her students do, in fact, improve.If this improvement stemmed from a Hawthorne effect, then it can be best attributed to

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior or performance simply because they are aware that they are being observed or studied. In this case, Lindy's students were aware that she was attempting to improve their performance, and this awareness likely influenced their behavior and performance in a positive way. Therefore, the best choice is A. The other choices may have had some impact on the students' performance, but they are not directly related to the Hawthorne effect.

Lindy, a Professor, Is Attempting to Improve the Performance of Her