An Inactive Substance or Condition That Has the Appearance of the Independent

question 51

Multiple Choice

An inactive substance or condition that has the appearance of the independent variable and that may cause participants in an experiment to improve or change behavior due to their belief is called​

• A) ​a nocebo.
• B) ​a placebo.
• C) ​a dependent variable.
• D) ​an experimental design.

---

Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three looping fluid-filled tunnels in the inner ear that are involved in maintaining balance and sensing head rotation.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Scala Tympani

A fluid-filled spiral passage in the inner ear, part of the cochlea, that plays a role in the process of hearing.

Vestibule

An entryway or small foyer leading into a larger space, or the central part of the ear connecting the cochlea and semicircular canals.