A Non-Medicinal Substance That Has No Effect on an Individual,but

question 44

Multiple Choice

A non-medicinal substance that has no effect on an individual,but the individual believes is a real treatment is known as a

• A) index case
• B) human reservoir
• C) zoonosis
• D) placebo

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Definitions:

Status Quo Bias

The preference for the current state of affairs, where changes are perceived as losses rather than gains, leading to resistance to change.

Temporal Discounting

The devaluation of future rewards or outcomes in favor of immediate benefits, reflecting an individual's preference for short-term gratification.

Certainty Effect

The tendency for people to give greater weight to outcomes that are certain, compared to outcomes that are only probable.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of innate psychological needs in the development of personal growth and psychological well-being.