Which of the Following Best Describes the Hawthorne Effect

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Hawthorne effect?

• A) It refers to the tendency of people who are singled out for special attention to perform as anticipated because of expectations created by the situation.
• B) It implies that satisfied need does not motivate behavior.
• C) It refers to a need that is activated only when the next-lower-level need is satisfied.
• D) It implies that people dislike work, lack ambition, act irresponsibly, and prefer to be led.
• E) It implies that people are willing to work, like responsibility, and are self-directed and creative.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

Nucleus in the temporal lobe of the brain, amygdaloid nucleus; also called amygdaloid nuclear complex.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as events, words, and concepts.

Dendritic Spines

Small protrusions on a neuron's dendrite that typically receive synaptic inputs.