The Placebo Effect Refers to

question 55

Multiple Choice

The placebo effect refers to

• A) relief from symptoms without psychotherapy.
• B) the alleviation of depression and anxiety by means of aerobic exercise.
• C) the use of drugs in the therapeutic treatment of psychological disorders.
• D) the beneficial consequences of merely expecting that a treatment will be effective.

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Definitions:

Ethical Intensity

indicates the degree to which an issue or situation is recognized as having ethical implications that affect its stakeholders.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Temporal Immediacy

The degree of immediacy or urgency associated with a task or situation, often affecting decision-making processes.

Distributive Justice

The perceived fairness of the allocation of resources, rewards, or outcomes within an organization or society.