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The Hawthorne Effect

PSYCH/610 Version 2

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The Hawthorne Effect

Use the table below to answer the following. Be sure to write in complete sentences.

· Investigate the history of the Hawthorne Effect and discuss why it is important for researchers to know about this phenomenon.

· Brainstorm ways that researchers can eliminate this confound.

History and definition of Hawthorne Effect

Example of Hawthorne Effect

Why is it important for researchers to know about this?

Strategies to avoid the Hawthorne Effect (at least two)