What term do sociologists use to describe the phenomenon whereby subjects deviate from their typical behavior because they realize they are under observation?
A. skewing
B. a spurious response
C. the control group effect
D. the Hawthorne effect
Answer: D
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A. a survey. B. a content analysis. C. a secondary analysis. D. participant observation.
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