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jCorn1234

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When a placebo effect is observed in a treatment, what does this most demonstrate?
 
  A) Objective measures supersede subjective perceptions.
  B) Subjective perceptions supersede objective measures.
  C) Objective and subjective findings can be equally valid.
  D) Subjective perceptions prove treatment effects equally.

Question 2

The placebo effect is
 
  A) most prominently observed in well-designed experiments.
  B) an imaginary effect which can be applicable to everybody.
  C) an imaginary effect occurring almost exclusively in hypochondriacs.
  D) physiologically real and can improve organic or psychological symptoms.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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