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shenderson6

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What is the placebo effect? Describe some research techniques that have been developed to separate specific drug effects from placebo effects.
 
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Because the effects of stimulants and depressants counteract each other, taking these drugs in combination does not produce intoxication.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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javimendoza7

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

The placebo effect is an effect that does not depend on the presence of a specific chemical in the system. Double-blind procedures and dose-effect curves are two ways of demonstrating specific drug effects.

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False


shenderson6

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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