ostueksperimente
Ostueksperimente, also known as "open door experiments" or "open-door studies," refer to a type of psychological or behavioral research conducted in naturalistic settings without the participants' awareness that they are being observed. The term originates from the German phrase *Ostuexperiment*, which translates to "open door experiment," emphasizing the lack of artificial barriers between the researcher and the environment being studied.
These experiments aim to observe behavior in its most authentic form, minimizing the influence of the observer
A key characteristic of ostueksperimente is the ethical consideration of informed consent. Since participants are unaware
Ostueksperimente have been used in various famous studies, such as those examining conformity (e.g., the Milgram