ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Watching-Eye Effect

The watching-eye effect is a phenomenon where people behave differently when they think they are being observed. It's like if you had an imaginary person watching you all the time, it would make you act differently than when you think no one is watching you. This can have an effect on how people act, even if they don't realize they are being watched. For example, people might be more likely to be polite or kind when they feel like someone is watching them, even if it's just a feeling. Think of it like parents telling kids to be on their best behavior when somebody important is visiting. That's the watching-eye effect!