The Placebo Effect Refers to

question 269

Multiple Choice

The placebo effect refers to

• A)relief from symptoms without psychotherapy.
• B)relieving depression and anxiety by means of aerobic exercise.
• C)the use of drugs in the treatment of psychological disorders.
• D)the beneficial consequences of merely expecting that a treatment will be effective.

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Standard Deviations

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