What name is given to the phenomenon in which subjects' performances change because they recognize they are in an experimental treatment?
A) Hawthorne effect
B) Placebo effect
C) Experimenter effect
D) Treatment effect

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon in which subjects' performances change because they recognize they are in an experimental treatment. This effect occurs when individuals modify their behavior as a result of being observed or because they are aware they are a participant in a study.

What Name Is Given to the Phenomenon in Which Subjects