The Placebo Effect Can Weaken the _____ of an Experiment

question 80

Multiple Choice

The placebo effect can weaken the _____ of an experiment.

• A)internal validity
• B)external environment
• C)hypothesis
• D)meta-analysis

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Definitions:

Consciousness

Being cognizant and able to reflect on one's own life, feelings, thoughts, setting, and personal experiences.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, perceiving, decision-making, problem-solving, and remembering.

Circadian Rhythm

An internal biological clock regulating a variety of physiological processes, including the sleep-wake cycle, over roughly a 24-hour period.

Diurnal

Periodically active during the day and inactive at night.