The Hawthorne Effect Refers to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Hawthorne effect refers to

• A)subjects dropping out of the study after being randomly assigned to the treatment or control group.
• B)the failure of individuals to follow completely the randomized treatment protocol.
• C)the phenomenon that subjects in an experiment can change their behavior merely by being included in the experiment.
• D)assigning individuals, in part, as a result of their characteristics or preferences.

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Definitions:

Action Stage

A phase in the process of change where individuals actively implement behaviors to achieve a desired outcome.

Affective Discrepancy

A psychological term referring to a gap or difference between felt emotions and expressed emotions.

Behavioral Discrepancy

The divergence or inconsistency between expressed behaviors and expected or normative behaviors.

Cognitive Discrepancy

A state of psychological discomfort caused by holding two conflicting thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, or values at the same time.