In the Ginkgo Biloba Experiment, Some Participants Took the Manufacturer's

question 564

Multiple Choice

In the ginkgo biloba experiment, some participants took the manufacturer's recommended daily dosage of the supplement while others were given an identical dosage of a substance called the _____, which had no known direct effects.

• A) treatment drug
• B) placebo
• C) double-blind substance
• D) extraneous substance

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Definitions:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, anxiety, and persistent disturbing thoughts.

Catastrophic Thinking

An irrational thought leading individuals to believe that something is far worse than it actually is.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor or threatening event.

Multifactorial Causation

The concept that various factors contribute to the outcome of events or conditions, including biological, psychological, and environmental influences.