Which of the following is or are true of a placebo?

a) Placebos are used in randomized clinical trials.
b) Placebos contain the currently most effective treatment for a condition.
c) Participants who receive a placebo during a trial know that they are receiving a placebo.
d) all of these choices


a) Placebos are used in randomized clinical trials.

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