Author Question: Why are double-blind studies of medication effectiveness necessary? a. A placebo is not a ... (Read 95 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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.