Dr Suki Was Conducting a Study on a New Antidepressant

question 147

Multiple Choice

Dr. Suki was conducting a study on a new antidepressant. Half of the participants were given the new drug and the other half were given an inactive drug. Dr. Suki found that the group given the new antidepressant was reporting less depression, and the group given the inactive drug was also reporting less depression. That the group given the inactive drug was also reporting less depression, most likely due to:

• A) a mistake.
• B) trickery.
• C) random assignment.
• D) the placebo effect.

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Definitions:

Warmth, Love

Feelings of affection, kindness, and care towards others, often characterized by positive emotional connections.

Protection

Measures or actions taken to guard against harm, damage, loss, or unwanted outcomes.

Temperament

The innate or genetically influenced aspect of an individual's personality, such as introversion or extroversion, that affects their behavior and emotional reactions.

Wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.