Responding to a Substance, Such as a Sugar Pill or a Saline

question 491

Multiple Choice

Responding to a substance, such as a sugar pill or a saline injection, as if it were the real drug is referred to as

• A)the placebo effect.
• B)an anthropomorphic error.
• C)the somatization variable.
• D)a psychosomatic complication.

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Definitions:

Self-Confidence

The belief in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment, often leading to higher levels of performance and success.

Need for Achievement

An individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards.

Initiating Structure

Leadership behavior focused on defining roles, tasks, and objectives to organize work and establish clear patterns of organization and communication.

Consideration

In contract law, something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.