It is estimated that up to ______ of the effectiveness of a placebo may reflect the practitioner’s attitude toward it.
A. 25%
B. 45%
C. 70%
D. 90%
C. 70%
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What will be an ideal response?
A factor in the success of STEM studies is __________.
A. an easy curriculum B. specialized courses in a single STEM area C. a rigorous curriculum D. learning to use computers but not learning computer languages
Felicity scored 98% on her first statistics exam, while Baxter scored only 35%. Felicity studied really hard in an attempt to score 100% on the next exam. Baxter decided he wasn't going to be successful in the course, so he didn't study at all. On the second exam Felicity scored 89%, while Baxter scored 42%. One explanation for this might be
a. both Felicity and Baxter experienced a placebo effect. b. Felicity is experiencing a "sophomore slump," while Baxter is experiencing a "junior jump.". c. both Felicity's and Baxter's scores reflect regression toward the mean. d. both Felicity's and Baxter's scores reflect the impact of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
One advantage of behavioral treatments over medical treatments for headaches is the superior
a. transfer. b. acceptability. c. maintenance. d. adherence.