Social Sciences Concepts

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noun A person or thing that joins, especially a carpenter who specializes in joining wood

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  • The joiner carefully crafted the intricate woodwork for the new library.
  • My uncle is a skilled joiner who can fix just about anything around the house.
  • I heard that new joiner at the construction site is a real whiz with a hammer.
  • As a joiner of ideas, she seamlessly connected the different concepts in her presentation.

noun the Hawthorne effect - a term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior or performance in response to being observed

  • The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior when they are aware that they are being observed.
  • People tend to work harder when they know they are being watched, that's the Hawthorne effect.
  • When the boss is around, everyone suddenly becomes more productive - it's like the Hawthorne effect kicking in.
  • Just like how a plant grows taller when you pay attention to it, employees often perform better under the influence of the Hawthorne effect.