Which of the following statements can be inferred from the Hawthorne studies?
A) The perception of being observed is irrelevant to the change observed in the group.
B) People act differently when they become aware of the fact that someone cares about them.
C) Changes in behavior are intentional, and the members are completely aware of their behavior.
D) All of the above.

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The Hawthorne studies showed that people's behavior changed when they were aware that someone was observing/caring about them, indicating that being observed does have an effect. Option A is not true as the studies showed that the perception of being observed did have an effect on behavior. Option C is not necessarily true as the changes in behavior may not always be intentional or fully conscious. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Which of the Following Statements Can Be Inferred from the Hawthorne