The Tendency for People to Change Their Behaviors Just Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

The tendency for people to change their behaviors just because they have been asked what they intend to do in the future is known as:

• A)retroactive interference
• B)the Hawthorne effect
• C)the mere measurement effect
• D)causation

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

The branch of psychology focusing on mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving, and how they may affect behavior.

Internal Mental Events

Psychological occurrences within the mind such as thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not observable by others.

Behaviourism

A branch of psychology focused on studying and modifying observable behaviors.

Cognition

The intellectual activity that involves obtaining knowledge and insight via reasoning, undergoing experiences, and sensory perception.