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Mar 2022
6m 18s

Why Should I Care about the Hawthorne Ef...

RICARDO VIANA VARGAS
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In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Hawthorne effect. Despite the rather unusual name, the effect is associated with changing our behavior whenever someone observes us. He gives examples in our daily lives, such as the compliments our young children receive when they stay at other people's houses or when we watch programs like Big Brother. Rica ... Show More
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