In Order to Compile and Accurately Measure Its Effectiveness, the Subject

question 61

Multiple Choice

In order to compile and accurately measure its effectiveness, the subject pool for a new antidepressant was about 200 subjects. The pharmaceutical company prescribes 100 subjects the new medication X and a sugar pill for the remaining 100 individuals. To ensure effectiveness, the subjects are unaware of who has taken medication X and who has taken the sugar pill. This practice is known as:

• A) experimenter bias.
• B) pharmaceutical design.
• C) placebo.
• D) subject bias.

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Definitions:

Role Incompatibility

Role incompatibility occurs when the expectations or demands of one role conflict with those of another role, leading to stress or difficulty in fulfilling the responsibilities of both roles.

Emotional

Relating to one's feelings, moods, and affective states, often influencing behavior and decision-making.

Difficult

Characterized by challenges, hardship, or requiring significant effort or skill to deal with or overcome.

Diminished Performance

A decrease in the effectiveness or efficiency of someone's or something's ability to perform its functions.