What Is the Hawthorne Effect? Give an Example of How

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Essay

What is the Hawthorne effect? Give an example of how it could affect the outcome of a study and how could it be controlled.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Filamentous entities located within the nucleus of both animal and plant cells, consisting of protein and a solitary molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), responsible for bearing genetic information.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by the combination of sperm and egg cells.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that carry the instructions for making proteins, which in turn direct development, health, and physical characteristics of an organism.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity.