# Behavioral Psychology
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Hawthorne Effect
The Hawthorne Effect is a phenomenon in time tracking and productivity research where individuals modify their behavior simply because they are being observed. When tracking time, people tend to become more focused and intentional about how they spend their hours, leading to improved productivity even before making structural changes. This effect is particularly relevant to time audits, where awareness of tracking alone can reduce time-wasting behaviors.
Implementation Intentions Method
Self-regulatory strategy using if-then planning to improve goal attainment and habit formation. Research shows this simple technique can double success rates by specifying the when, where, and how of goal-directed behaviors.