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 91 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?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Epiphyseal Usually occurs through the growth plate where the matrix is undergoing calcification and Epiphyseal Usually occurs through the growth plate where the matrix is undergoing calcification and
Vehicle transmission occurs through contamination of inanimate objects, such as milk. Vehicle transmission occurs through contamination of inanimate objects, such as milk.
(a) The connection required to test a Halleffect sensor. (b) A typical waveform from a Hall-effect ... (a) The connection required to test a Halleffect sensor. (b) A typical waveform from a Hall-effect ...
The effect of a few days of early monocular deprivation on the structure of axons projecting from ... The effect of a few days of early monocular deprivation on the structure of axons projecting from ...
How to solve a word problem involving trigonometric models (Question 1) How to solve a word problem involving trigonometric models (Question 1)
Cross-Sectional Studies Cross-Sectional Studies
Video: Gastrin (protein digestion)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library