Observer expectancy effect in psychology

worker observation

 The observer expectancy effect in psychology refers to the finding that the presence of an observer influences the behavior of those being observed. In a research setting, the observer effect may be called the experimenter expectancy effect.

In research methods courses, psychology students learn to guard against unintentionally influencing the participants in a study.

A correction for expectancy effects is double-blind research, which means the participants and those researchers carrying out the study do not know which group of people are in a control group or experimental group.

Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psychology. He retired from a clinical practice and was credentialed in clinical neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. His website is  www.suttong.com

 

See Geoffrey Sutton’s books on   AMAZON       or  GOOGLE STORE

Follow on    FACEBOOK   Geoff W. Sutton    

   TWITTER  @Geoff.W.Sutton    

You can read many published articles at no charge:

  Academia   Geoff W Sutton     ResearchGate   Geoffrey W Sutton 

 

Dr. Sutton’s posts are for educational purposes only. See a licensed mental health provider for diagnoses, treatment, and consultation.