The Hawthorne Effect: Understanding Human Behavior in Studies

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to the Hawthorne Effect and its implications in research studies.

Hawthorne Effect

The phenomenon where people change their behavior when they know they are being observed.

Observer Expectancy Effect

A psychological phenomenon in which a participant's behavior is influenced by knowledge of being observed.

Demand Effect

When participants alter their behavior in response to the expectations of the experimenters.

Compliance Bias

A tendency for participants to act in ways they believe would please researchers, rather than their true beliefs or feelings.

Clever Hans Effect

A phenomenon where a participant's performance is influenced by subtle cues from the experimenter.

Replication Studies

Research conducted to determine whether the findings of previous studies can be consistently reproduced.

Trial Effect

Changes in a participant's behavior due to the setting of a clinical trial, possibly affecting study outcomes.

Qualitative Data

Data that expresses qualities or characteristics, often in the form of descriptions or interviews.

Quantitative Data

Data that can be measured and expressed numerically, often used for statistical analysis.

Clinical Trials

Research studies performed on human participants to evaluate the effectiveness of medical interventions.