In the Hawthorne effect, individuals who participate in an experiment improve their performance because
A) they are aware that they are participating in an experiment.
B) the experimental treatment leads to greater learning.
C) they like the experimenter.
D) the posttest is easier than the pretest.

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior due to the awareness that they are being observed or part of an experiment, not necessarily because of the experimental treatment itself.

In the Hawthorne Effect, Individuals Who Participate in an Experiment