Think Tanks Are

question 2

Multiple Choice

Think tanks are

• A)specialized programs within universities that focus on researching specific social issues.
• B)groups of scientists who work together to solve a particular problem.
• C)organizations created to provide expertise that will influence others.
• D)organizations created to offer objective scientific research to policymakers.
• E)a and b only
• F)none of the above

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Definitions:

Pain Reduction

The process or methods used to decrease or alleviate physical discomfort or pain.

Placebos

Inert substances or treatments that have no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or given to a patient for the psychological benefit rather than for any physiological effect.

Phi Phenomenon

The phi phenomenon is a visual illusion in which stationary objects shown in rapid succession, such as a string of lights, appear to be moving.

Stroboscopic Motion

An optical illusion where continuous motion is represented by a series of short or instantaneous samples, as seen in motion pictures.