Many People Respond Positively to a New Drug Just Because

question 67

Multiple Choice

Many people respond positively to a new drug just because of the enthusiasm surrounding it and their own expectations that the drug will make them feel better. This phenomenon is called the:

• A) placebo effect.
• B) novelty bias.
• C) therapeutic window.
• D) publication bias.

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Definitions:

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The process of adjusting the book value of a fixed asset or security to reflect its current market value.

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