Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called
A) paranoia.
B) the set effect.
C) the placebo effect.
D) delusion.

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The placebo effect refers to the response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug. It is a well-known phenomenon in clinical trials and medical research, where participants may experience positive effects simply because they expect to receive an effective treatment. The other choices (paranoia, set effect, delusion) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Having a Response to an Inert Substance Given in Place