Regarding Placebos,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 53

Multiple Choice

Regarding placebos,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In a drug study,the participants in the experimental group get the placebo and those in the control group get the real drug.
• B)Doctors sometimes prescribe placebos,especially for complaints that seem to have no physical basis.
• C)If a placebo has any effect,it must be based on suggestion,rather than chemistry.
• D)Placebos have been shown to affect pain,anxiety,depression,alertness,tension,sexual arousal,and cravings for alcohol.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of different environmental policies, including emissions standards, fees, and transferable permits.

Calculate the socially optimal quantity and price of products in markets with external costs.

Identify the advantages and limitations of emissions fees and standards in environmental regulation.

Recognize the economic principles behind waste management and recycling efforts.

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