In a Study on Psychotherapy Techniques, Subjects Are Randomly Assigned

question 279

Multiple Choice

In a study on psychotherapy techniques, subjects are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives a specific type of therapy. The other group receives a
Credible treatment which has elements common to all therapies but no specific ingredients
Of the therapy received by the first group. This generic placebo therapy received by the
Second group is called a(n) _______ placebo.

• A) response
• B) inert
• C) blind
• D) attention

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Definitions:

Stereotype Inconsistent

Information or behavior that contradicts common stereotypes or generalizations about a group.

Prototype

An early sample or model of a product used to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from.

Cognitive Representation

The way in which knowledge and ideas are mentally structured and stored, influencing perception and understanding.

Central

Being at or forming the centre, often considered the most important part or aspect.