Dr. Limmex is trying to win FDA approval for a new drug to treat anxiety. Dr. Limmex claims that 14% of the people who took this new drug reported reduced anxiety; however, other researchers claim that 14% of patients who receive no treatment also report reductions in their anxiety levels. It appears that the patients who improved after taking Dr. Limmex's drug
a. had a self-report bias.
b. may have been experiencing placebo effects.
c. were a non-representative sample.
d. should have been placed in the control group, rather than the experimental group.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. objective c. subjective b. rational d. predictable
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. conduct their own research and testing. B. perform brain surgeries on patients. C. create neuropsychological assessments that establish norms. D. work with physicians who focus on the treatment of brain disorders.