(Scenario I) Suppose That Merikle and Skanes (1992) Had Studied

question 12

Multiple Choice

(Scenario I) Suppose that Merikle and Skanes (1992) had studied ONLY the subliminal and placebo groups. Based on these data, what is the MOST reasonable conclusion?

• A)The subliminal messages were effective at facilitating weight loss.
• B)The observed weight loss in both groups was entirely due to a placebo effect.
• C)The subliminal messages might be effective at facilitating weight loss, but a waiting-list control group is needed to know for sure.
• D)The observed weight loss in both groups could be due to a placebo effect.

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