As Part of a Study on Joint Pain, Bill Has

question 5

Multiple Choice

As part of a study on joint pain, Bill has received an inert substance to control his pain. Bill has received a _____ and his pain is likely to _____.

• A) analgesic; go down
• B) mild tranquilizer; go up
• C) mild tranquilizer; be unaffected
• D) placebo; go down

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