Describe the Problems in Research Associated with Placebo Effects and Experimenter

question 95

Essay

Describe the problems in research associated with placebo effects and experimenter bias, and explain how you would attempt to prevent these problems within a research design.

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Definitions:

Skills Training

In behavior therapy, an effort to teach the client skills that he or she may lack, as well as new constructive behaviors to replace self-defeating ones.

Modeling

The process of observing and imitating a specific behavior from others, often a mechanism of learning in social contexts.

Role-Playing

A method used in psychology and education where individuals assume roles and act them out in a controlled setting to explore behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or unhealthy thought patterns.