The Hawthorne Effect Is So Named Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne effect is so named because:

• A) it was examined by Daniel Hawthorne.
• B) an experiment took place at the Hawthorne plant of Western Electric.
• C) it describes the behavior of a Greek mythical figure that is similar to how the experimenter might behave.
• D) it describes the behavior of a Greek mythical figure that is similar to how subjects might behave.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

A component of long-term memory that processes ideas and concepts that are not drawn from personal experience, including knowledge of facts, words, and symbols.

Chess

A strategic board game for two players involving tactical movements of pieces on a checkered board.

Recency Effect

A memory phenomenon where recently presented information is remembered better than older information.

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the brain located on either side of the head above the ears, involved in processing auditory information, memory storage, and language.