Describe the Hawthorne effect
A-your moral values are likely to develop and change over time
B-participants in studies tend to be more aggressive than in real life
C-Knowing that you’re participating in a study can alter your performance
D-Parents are extremely likely to lie about their children’s abilities
C- Knowing that you’re participating in a study can alter your performance
The Hawthorne effect is a phenomenon that refers to the alteration of behavior or performance when individuals are aware that they are being observed or studied. It was first observed during a study conducted at the Western Electric Hawthorne Works in Chicago in the 1920s and 1930s. The researchers found that workers' productivity increased when they were being observed, regardless of the changes made in work conditions, such as lighting or rest breaks.
Therefore, option C accurately describes the Hawthorne effect, where the knowledge of participating in a study influences and improves an individual's performance. The other options do not explain the Hawthorne effect but address unrelated topics such as moral values development, aggression levels, and parental honesty.