AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
The placebo effect in drug trials is controlled by
A.comparing the drug against an inert pill
B.giving everyone the real drug
C.skipping informed consent
D.studying one patient
Explanation
Core Concept
Double-blind placebo-controlled trials isolate the drug's true effect from expectation — the gold standard for treatment claims.
Correct Answer
Acomparing the drug against an inert pill
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