The response of people behaving differently when they are receiving attention is known as
A)Esprit de corps
B)Hawthorne effect
C)Stockholm Syndrome
D)Theory Y

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The Hawthorne effect refers to the alteration of behavior by the subjects of a study due to their awareness of being observed. This term originated from research conducted at the Hawthorne Works factory, where changes in work environment conditions led to productivity increases, suggesting that the workers' awareness of the attention being paid to them was the significant factor in their improved performance.

The Response of People Behaving Differently When They Are Receiving