= Mere-measurement effect
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The mere-measurement effect refers to a psychological phenomenon where individuals change their behavior or attitudes merely as a result of being asked to contemplate or measure their intentions or feelings about a specific behavior. This effect is often discussed in the context of social psychology and behavioral economics. For instance, when people are surveyed about their intentions to perform certain behaviors—such as exercising more, recycling, or voting—they may become more inclined to actually engage in those behaviors.
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