Have you ever felt as though you were being watched? Did it make you feel uncomfortable or motivate you to do your best? The Hawthorne effect can be described as a change in behavior when subjects are being watched. Two behaviors can occur as a result from being watched; people either behave better than normal or display uneasiness. People behave better due to the attention they are receiving as a result they work harder and are more productive. One the contrary some people do not like to be watched which can leave them with an uneasy feeling. When this trait is present people tend to be less effective and productive for an observation. The Hawthorne effect is important because it helps sociologist to observe social interactions even
