An Active Placebo Is a __________

question 155

Multiple Choice

An active placebo is a __________.

• A)drug that actually has active ingredients in it
• B)drug that is inert but looks identical to the one with active ingredients
• C)drug that is inert but looks different from the one with active ingredients
• D)drug that has active ingredients in it and looks physically attractive

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Definitions:

APA's Code of Ethics

The American Psychological Association's guidelines designed to set professional standards for psychologists and protect the well-being of the public.

Informed Consent

Informed Consent is a process in healthcare and research whereby a patient or participant is given full information about a procedure or study, understanding the risks and benefits before agreeing to participate.

Deceived

To mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.