The Only Way to Reduce the Placebo Effect in Social

question 66

True/False

The only way to reduce the placebo effect in social science research is to treat the comparison group with something similar.

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a quick but imprecise solution.

Ponzo Illusion

An optical illusion where parallel lines appear to converge, demonstrating how context influences perceptual size evaluation.

Social Contract Theory

A theory in political philosophy that posits the legitimacy of the authority of the state over the individual is grounded in a hypothetical contract between them.

Wason Selection Task

A logical puzzle used as a test in psychology to study conditional reasoning and confirmation bias.