Examples of a __________ would be the use of a "sugar pill" instead of real medication or tonic water instead of an alcoholic beverage. However, the individual must believe that he or she is experiencing the real thing.
A)confederate
B)placebo
C)treatment
D)bias

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A placebo is a substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect, but is given to a patient with the intention of deceiving them into thinking that it is a real treatment. It is often used in medical studies as a control for determining the effectiveness of a particular treatment. The individual must believe that the placebo is effective in order to experience any psychological benefits from it.

Examples of a __________ Would Be the Use of a "Sugar