Sonja believes that the pill prescribed to her by the doctor has cured her of anxiety disorder. However, the pill contains no active ingredients. Sonja's belief that she is better now is an example of the ________ effect.
A. confound
B. control
C. placebo
D. double-blind
Answer: C
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A. distribution of samples B. deviation of samples C. distribution of population D. standard deviation
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