Hawthorne Effect
Observer Effect
A type of reactivity in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.
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Origin
The name comes from the factory where the effect was first proposed, at the Hawthorne Works in Cicero, Illinois, on lighting changes and work structure changes such as working hours and break times, which were originally interpreted to mean that paying attention to overall worker needs would improve productivity.