If Both Treatments Are Considered Equally Effective, in Which of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

If both treatments are considered equally effective, in which of the following scenarios are you most likely to see a larger placebo response for Patient A over Patient B?

• A) Patient A takes a green stimulant pill; Patient B takes a red stimulant capsule.
• B) Patient A takes Buckley's Mixture cough syrup; Patient B takes a no name brand cough syrup.
• C) Patient A receives a vitamin pill; Patient B receives a vitamin injection.
• D) Patient A receives treatment from a new doctor at a clinic; Patient B receives treatment from her shaman (traditional healer).
• E) In none of these scenarios would patient A experience a larger placebo response over Patient B.

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