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Hawthorne Effect

Definition

The Hawthorne Effect refers to the alteration of behavior by the subjects of a study due to their awareness of being observed.

Related terms

Observer Bias: This is when the person conducting an experiment unconsciously influences it because they expect certain results.

Demand Characteristics: These are subtle cues that make participants aware of what the experimenter expects to find, which may influence their responses.

Social Desirability Bias: This is when people respond in ways they believe are socially acceptable or desirable, rather than how they truly feel or behave.

"Hawthorne Effect" appears in:

Subjects (2)

Intro to Business
Intro to Sociology

Study guides (3)

AP Psychology - 1.2 Research Methods in Psychology
AP Psychology - 1.3 Defining Psychological Science: The Experimental Method
AP Psychology - 7.10 Measuring Personality

Practice Questions (4)

What is the Hawthorne effect?
What is inherent about Hawthorne Effect related with observation bias?
What could be an unconventional perspective concerning the validity of the Hawthorne effect in psychology?
What is a common effect of the Hawthorne Effect in research settings?

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