A New Drug Apparently Increases Short-Term Memory

question 21

Multiple Choice

A new drug apparently increases short-term memory.Students were divided randomly into two groups at the beginning of the semester.One group was given the memory pill once a day for the semester,and the other group was given a same-looking pill,but it was just sugar.The sugar pill is termed a(n) __________.

• A) controlled pill
• B) placebo
• C) treatment pill
• D) variable
• E) effective dose

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment method that involves confronting fears directly and in a controlled manner to reduce the fear response over time.

Dread

An intense fear or apprehension about something that is about to happen or that might happen.

Subsides

Decrease in intensity or severity; often used to describe the diminishing of symptoms or conditions over time.

Self-actualize

The attainment and utilisation of one's skills and possibilities, viewed as an innate motivation or requirement existing in every person.