Which term best refers to people's reactions to being observed or studied resulting in superficial rather than meaningful changes in behavior?
A) esprit de corps
B) division of labor
C) Hawthorne effect
D) subordination of individual interest to the general interest
E) scientific management

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior due to being observed or studied, resulting in changes that may be superficial or short-lived.

Which Term Best Refers to People's Reactions to Being Observed