Which of the following empirical questions is most likely to be answered with a study using a placebo control?
A)Is psychoanalysis effective for agoraphobia?
B)Can memory be improved with training?
C)Are men less likely to ask directions than women?
D)Will alcohol slow down reaction time?

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A placebo control is typically used in studies testing the effects of a substance, like alcohol, to determine if the observed effects are due to the substance itself or other factors.

Which of the Following Empirical Questions Is Most Likely to Be