Which of the following was demonstrated by the Hawthorne Studies?
A) Good working conditions (e.g., better lighting) lead to higher worker productivity.
B) The results of social experiments may be confounded by subjects' awareness of being part of a study.
C) The type of technology used in a workplace can affect workers' productivity.
D) Female employees are just as motivated to work hard as male employees.

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The Hawthorne Studies demonstrated that the results of social experiments can be confounded by subjects' awareness of being part of a study. The studies found that worker productivity increased not because of changes in working conditions, but because workers were being observed and felt like their work was important. This phenomenon became known as the Hawthorne effect. The studies did not address the other options listed.

Which of the Following Was Demonstrated by the Hawthorne Studies