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Why are double-blind studies of medication effectiveness necessary?
 
  a. A placebo is not a treatment.
  b. If expectancies are too high, treatment might fail.
  c. Physicians' expectations can influence patients' expectations.
  d. Patients can't tell if a medication is real.

Question 2

Which best summarizes the views of the authors of the text about the placebo effect?
 
  a. The placebo effect is itself a treatmentone that heals psychologically.
  b. Using the placebo effect in psychotherapy would be considered unethical.
  c. The placebo effect is benign, but never effective.
  d. The placebo effect is a dangerous interference with the process of psychotherapy.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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