Which of the Following Demonstrates the Placebo Effect

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates the placebo effect?

• A) Wanda is getting a drug to control her anxiety; therefore, her younger brother wants to get a drug.
• B) Eugene's therapist gave him an inactive medication, which she claimed would cure his insomnia. Eugene sleeps better when he takes this pill.
• C) Harvey is suffering from depression, but treatment is not available. Eventually, his depression dissipates.
• D) Hilary's therapist doesn't know how to cure her schizophrenia, but tries a variety of techniques, none of which works.

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