(Scenario I) Suppose That the Waiting List Group Did NOT

question 3

Multiple Choice

(Scenario I) Suppose that the waiting list group did NOT lose weight. Based on these hypothetical findings, what is the MOST reasonable conclusion about the weight loss in the subliminal group?

• A)The observed weight loss was entirely due to a placebo effect.
• B)The observed weight loss was not due to placebo effects but rather due to participant motivation to lose weight.
• C)The subliminal messages were truly effective at facilitating weight loss.
• D)The observed weight loss was due to a combination of subliminal message effectiveness and placebo effects.

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