When participants' behaviors are affected not by the treatment per se but by their knowledge of participating in a study, interpretation of the findings is complicated by the influence of which of the following?

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The Hawthorne effect occurs when participants' behaviors are influenced by their awareness of being observed or part of a study, rather than the treatment itself. This awareness can cause them to alter their behavior, complicating the interpretation of the study's findings.

When Participants' Behaviors Are Affected Not by the Treatment Per