The Gain That Many Clients Make Due Primarily to the Expectation

question 21

Multiple Choice

The gain that many clients make due primarily to the expectation of improvement is called the

• A) psychosomatic effect.
• B) expectation rebound.
• C) placebo effect.
• D) subjective improvement effect.

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Definitions:

Replication

The process of repeating a research study or experiment to verify its findings or to ensure its accuracy.

Experimental Procedure

A specific set of steps in scientific research designed to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions.

Debriefing

A step at the end of an experiment in which the researcher explains the study’s purpose and design to each participant and undoes any manipulations to participants’ beliefs or state.

Hidden Manipulation

Hidden manipulation involves discreet or covert actions aimed at controlling or influencing others without their conscious awareness.