An inactive substance or treatment that cannot be distinguished from a real,active substance or treatment is called a ____.
A)false positive
B)placebo
C)remedy
D)sample

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A placebo is a substance or treatment that has no therapeutic effect, but is given to patients for psychological reasons or to satisfy ethical requirements. It is used as a control in clinical trials to test the efficacy of new drugs or interventions. The term comes from the Latin word "I shall please," reflecting the fact that placebos are often designed to please the patient or alleviate their stress, anxiety, or pain.

An Inactive Substance or Treatment That Cannot Be Distinguished from a Real,active