Understanding the Hawthorne Effect

What was the surprising outcome of the initial studies at the Hawthorne Works electric factory?

• Productivity remained unchanged regardless of conditions.

• Workers were less productive under all conditions.

• Productivity decreased with increased lighting.

• Workers were more productive under all conditions.

What is another name for the Hawthorne Effect?

• Clever Hans Effect

• Placebo Effect

• Observer Expectancy Effect

• Demand Effect

How can the Hawthorne Effect impact research results?

• It ensures accurate results.

• It has no impact on results.

• It simplifies data collection.

• It can lead to biased results.

Which of the following is a reason for the Hawthorne Effect?

• Participants' ignorance of the study's purpose

• Inadequate study design

• Lack of interest in the study

• Participants' desire to please researchers

What was the Clever Hans effect an example of?

• Observer influence

• Animal intelligence

• Demand characteristics

• Placebo effect

In the study on rheumatoid arthritis, what happened to patients' conditions after the study ended?

• Conditions remained stable

• Conditions improved further

• Conditions worsened

• Conditions were unaffected

What contradiction was observed in the cerebral palsy study?

• Qualitative and quantitative data agreed

• Qualitative data showed no improvement

• Quantitative data showed improvement

• Qualitative and quantitative data contradicted each other

What additional effect might occur in clinical trials besides the Hawthorne Effect?

• Placebo Effect

• Trial Effect

• Observer Bias

• Demand Effect

What is a major challenge in conducting human behavior studies?

• Maintaining normal conditions and ethical standards

• Using only quantitative data

• Ensuring participants are unaware of the study

• Avoiding any form of observation

Why is the Hawthorne Effect significant in research?

• It simplifies the research process

• It eliminates the need for control groups

• It highlights the complexity of human behavior

• It guarantees accurate results