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What does the Hawthorne effect describe in social-science research?

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What does the Hawthorne effect describe in social-science research?

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Participants improve performance mainly due to financial incentives
Participants change their behavior because they know they are being observed
Researchers altering data to fit hypotheses
Measurement instruments influencing the phenomenon being studied

Correct answer: Participants change their behavior because they know they are being observed

Explanation: Named for Hawthorne Works studies (1924–1932), the Hawthorne effect describes participants altering behavior simply because they know they are observed, not due to treatment.

Created 2026-03-10T17:16:17.918Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:16:17.918Z.