In One Study, a Saline Injection Was Shown to Be

question 10

Multiple Choice

In one study, a saline injection was shown to be 70 percent as effective as morphine in reducing pain. This is an example of

• A)a placebo effect.
• B)physiological blocking.
• C)the random-assignment effect.
• D)a double-blind effect.

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Definitions:

Masturbation

The sexual stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual arousal or pleasure, often to the point of orgasm.

Sexual Activity

Behaviors that include a broad range of actions intended to result in sexual pleasure or reproduction.

Self-Esteem

An individual’s subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to group norms.