Which of the following involves a change in behavior resulting from the person's expectation of change rather than from the experimental manipulation itself?
A)Cohort effect
B)Cross-generational effect
C)Placebo effect
D)Double-blind control

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The placebo effect is when a person experiences a change in behavior or symptoms based on their expectation of change, rather than any actual treatment or intervention. This can happen in clinical trials where participants receive a placebo (an inactive substance) instead of the actual treatment, but still show improvement simply because they believe they are receiving the real medication.

Which of the Following Involves a Change in Behavior Resulting