Two patients with schizophrenia have consented to be involved in ...

[darbym82]

Two patients with schizophrenia have consented to be involved in clinical trials to determine the efficacy of a new antipsychotic medication.
 
  The researcher administers the new drug to one subject and a sugar pill to another subject. The patient who received the sugar pill received a treatment that is considered which of the following?
  A) Sham treatment
  B) Unethical treatment
  C) Placebo
  D) Supplemental therapy

Question 2

Many pseudoscientific practitioners function openly and market themselves as mainstream therapists. Why does the public often respond favorably to unconventional therapies?
 
  A) Pseudoscientific therapies are frequently more effective than conventional therapies.
  B) Further advancements can be made in effective pseudoscientific treatments with continued practice.
  C) Malpractice is minimized because pseudoscientific treatments are not empirically supported.
  D) Some clients and families are disenchanted with the outcomes of professionally approved treatments.

[Animal_Goddess]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Placebos are inert substances, such as a sugar pill, given to determine the efficacy of a medication. Placebos are used in clinical trials that compare their effects against a legitimate treatment or active medication.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Sometimes clients or families have become disenchanted with professionally approved treatments and seek pseudoscientific practices and therapies. Frequently, practitioners of pseudoscientific methods sincerely believe in the efficacy and appropriateness of their therapies.

[darbym82]

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[Animal_Goddess]

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