Participants were chosen to take part in a study based on how poorly they engaged with the teacher and their learning material in class. During the study, researchers noted a vast improvement in students who did not engage regularly in class. However, when placed back in their regular classroom setting, the students' behavior regressed back to normal. Which of the following best fits what is happening to these children?

A. the Hawthorne effect
B. the Placebo effect
C. contamination
D. all of these


A. the Hawthorne effect

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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