Which of the Following Statements Can Be Inferred from the Hawthorne

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the Hawthorne studies?

• A) The perception of being observed is irrelevant to the change observed in the group.
• B) People act differently when they become aware of the fact that someone cares about them.
• C) Changes in behavior are intentional, and the members are completely aware of their behavior.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Random Factors

Variables in an experiment that are randomly varied to assess their incidental effects on the outcome, as opposed to systematically manipulated factors.

Gold Medal

An award for the first-place finisher in a competition, often used in the context of the Olympic Games.

Addition Rule

In probability, a rule that determines the likelihood of the occurrence of one event or another, assuming the events are mutually exclusive.

Olympic

Pertaining to the Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event where athletes from around the world compete.