This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The placebo effect occurs A) only in studies using suggestion. B) only in studies involving ... (Read 88 times)

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Aug 4, 2018
The placebo effect occurs
 
  A) only in studies using suggestion.
  B) only in studies involving medication.
  C) when participants have fairly specific expectations of an experimental treatment.
  D) when participants have no preconceived notions about any aspect of the research.

Question 2

If a participant has an expectation that a certain experimental manipulation will have an effect, the research can be biased by
 
  A) the placebo effect.
  B) demand characteristics.
  C) the optimism effect.
  D) the Melville effect.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Andromeda18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Aug 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
Reply #2 on: Aug 4, 2018
TY


Andromeda18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #3 on: Aug 4, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

The Role of Microfilaments in Cell Movement-Showing Cause and Effect in Biology 2 The Role of Microfilaments in Cell Movement-Showing Cause and Effect in Biology 2
Breast cancer. Notice the tumor growing within a lactiferous gland, which occurs in infiltrating duc Breast cancer. Notice the tumor growing within a lactiferous gland, which occurs in infiltrating duc
Thorndike’s Puzzle Box and the Law of Effect (2 of 2) Thorndike’s Puzzle Box and the Law of Effect (2 of 2)
Ethnographic studies of the Baka pygmies of central Cameroon, and other people who still live as ... Ethnographic studies of the Baka pygmies of central Cameroon, and other people who still live as ...
How to solve an exponential decay problem involving first order decay How to solve an exponential decay problem involving first order decay
health studies homework help please health studies homework help please
Video: Role of transport in a cell

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library