Which of the following serves as an example of reactivity resulting in atypical behavior or attitudes on the part of research subjects as a result of their awareness of being studied?
A)Hewton effect
B)Newton effect
C)Branton effect
D)Hawthorne effect

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals alter their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed. This was observed in a series of studies conducted at the Hawthorne Works plant in the 1920s and 1930s, where workers improved their productivity simply because they knew they were being studied.

Which of the Following Serves as an Example of Reactivity