Two patients with schizophrenia have consented to be involved in clinical trials to determine the efficacy of a new antipsychotic medication
The researcher administers the new drug to one subject and a sugar pill to another subject. The patient who received the sugar pill received a treatment that is considered which of the following?
A) Sham treatment
B) Unethical treatment
C) Placebo
D) Supplemental therapy
Ans: C
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Placebos are inert substances, such as a sugar pill, given to determine the efficacy of a medication. Placebos are used in clinical trials that compare their effects against a legitimate treatment or active medication.
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