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 serves as a baseline for comparison with the group receiving the treatment. It allows researchers to determine if any changes or effects observed in the group receiving the treatment are actually due to the treatment itself or other factors. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of the non-exposed group in an experiment.

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