In Medical Studies It Is Common That Patients Who Believe

question 22

Multiple Choice

In medical studies it is common that patients who believe they are receiving treatments improve even when the treatment has no therapeutic benefit. This is known as the _________________.

• A) butterfly effect
• B) Hawthorne effect
• C) experimental effect
• D) placebo effect

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Definitions:

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something, often resulting in avoidance behavior and distress.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety, involving gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Phobia Development

The process through which an irrational and intense fear of a specific object, scenario, or activity is formed, often resulting from a negative experience or predisposition.

Watson's Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that all human behaviors can be conditioned, put forward by John B. Watson, a pioneer in behaviorism.