One of the Findings of the Hawthorne Studies Was That

question 12

Multiple Choice

One of the findings of the Hawthorne Studies was that the level of production was not necessarily set by physiological capacity of the workers but by

• A) Increasing responsibility
• B) Social norms
• C) Sanctions on behavior
• D) Economic rewards

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Definitions:

Non-Representative Sampling

A sampling method where the participants selected for a study do not accurately reflect the larger population being studied, leading to potential bias in results.

Double-Blind Procedure

A study or experiment design in which both the participants and the experimenters do not know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Placebo Control Procedure

A method used in research where a group of participants receives a sham treatment, allowing for comparison with a group receiving the actual treatment to determine its effect.

Stereotaxic Procedure

A surgical technique that allows precise positioning of instruments or lesions within the brain using a three-dimensional coordinate system.