A Placebo Effect Is One Type Of

question 171

Multiple Choice

A placebo effect is one type of:

• A)natural improvement.
• B)error in reconstructive memory.
• C)nonspecific treatment effect.
• D)transference effect.

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Definitions:

Self-Report Measures

Research tools used to gather data by asking participants to report their own feelings, behaviors, or attitudes.

Socially Desirable

Behaving in ways that are viewed favorably by others, often to gain approval or avoid disapproval.

Positive Correlation

When one variable is high, the other variable tends to be high as well.

Socially Desirable

Behaviors or traits that are valued and approved of by a social group or society.