Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Using Placebos

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why using placebos in experiments that test the effectiveness of psychotherapy is more complicated than in experiments that test the effectiveness of drug therapies?

• A)The therapists know if they are providing the treatment or control therapy.
• B)The effectiveness of psychotherapy is less than that of drug therapy, so the difference is harder to measure accurately.
• C)The placebo treatment often involves specific factors, which increase effectiveness.
• D)There are serious ethical concerns about withholding psychotherapy from patients.

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