Beobachtergebnis
Beobachtergebnis is a German term that translates to "observer effect" or "observer outcome." In its broadest sense, it refers to the phenomenon where the act of observing or measuring a system can influence the system's behavior or state. This concept is particularly relevant in fields such as quantum mechanics, sociology, and psychology.
In quantum mechanics, the observer effect is a fundamental principle. The act of measuring a quantum system,
In social sciences, the observer effect can manifest as the Hawthorne effect. This occurs when individuals