When Subjects Act Differently Because They Are Aware That They

question 57

Multiple Choice

When subjects act differently because they are aware that they are in an experiment, it is called the:

• A) history effect.
• B) Hawthorne effect.
• C) maturation effect.
• D) cohort effect.

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Definitions:

Perceived Benefits

The personal or subjective advantages that an individual believes they will gain from engaging in a certain behavior or action, influencing their decision-making process.

Stage Theories

Psychological theories that describe human development and behavior as occurring in distinct stages, each with its own characteristics.

Continuum Theories

Theories suggesting that certain phenomena, such as health behaviors, exist along a continuous scale rather than being distinct or binary.

Response Efficacy

The extent to which a behavior, action, or intervention is successful in achieving the desired outcome in a given context.