A Hawthorne Effect Occurs When ______

question 69

Multiple Choice

A Hawthorne effect occurs when ______.

• A) members of the control group change because they feel disadvantaged compared with the treatment group.
• B) members of the treatment group change due to positive expectations of the experimental staff.
• C) members of the treatment group change because their participation in the study makes them feel special.
• D) members of the control group are influenced by the experience of testing at baseline.

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Average

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Goods Available

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