Write the Claim That Is Suggested by the Given Statement

question 7

Essay

Write the claim that is suggested by the given statement, then write a conclusion about the claim. Do not use symbolic expressions or formal procedures; use common sense. Of a group of 1000 people suffering from arthritis, 500 receive acupuncture treatment and 500 receive a placebo. Among those in the placebo group, 24% noticed an improvement, while of those receiving acupuncture, 44% noticed an improvement.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal Model

A theory in psychology that explains the process through which individuals evaluate and cope with a stressful event or situation.

Social Support

Emotional, informational, or instrumental assistance from others.

Intervention

Any program or message providing information or structure to change a behavior.

Identification with Movie Characters

A psychological process where the audience experiences feelings of connection or empathy towards characters in a film, imagining themselves in the characters' situations.