You Want to Test People's Reactions to a New Artificial

question 102

Multiple Choice

You want to test people's reactions to a new artificial sweetener, so you plan to give them coffee with two different kinds of sweetener.However, you are worried about possible cues you may give people as to which sweetener they're getting.To address this, you have your assistant prepare the packets, so she knows which is which, but you do not.You then give the two coffees to your subjects.This type of experiment is called a __________ experiment.

• A) double-blind
• B) single-blind
• C) placebo effect
• D) placebo bias

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Definitions:

Skin

The body's largest organ, serving as a protective barrier against external factors, regulating temperature, and providing sensory information.

Pain Sensations

The uncomfortable feeling that arises when specialized nerve endings are stimulated in a way that is interpreted as harmful or potentially damaging to the body.

Somatic Pain

A type of pain that originates from the skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory that suggests the presence of a neurological "gate" in the spinal cord that controls the transmission of pain signals to the brain.