In an experiment,the group that is not exposed to the treatment being tested is called the ________ group.
A) standardized
B) naturalistic
C) placebo
D) control

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The control group is the group that does not receive the treatment being tested, and is used to compare the results of the experimental group. This helps to ensure that any observed effects are actually due to the treatment itself, and not just random variation or other factors. The other options (standardized, naturalistic, placebo) do not refer specifically to the group that is not exposed to the treatment being tested.

In an Experiment,the Group That Is Not Exposed to the Treatment