A. A real treatment with a strong effect
B. A fake treatment that produces no effect
C. A fake treatment that produces a real effect
D. An ineffective real treatment
Answer: A fake treatment that produces a real effect
What does the ‘placebo effect’ refer to in psychological research?
Additional Information: The placebo effect occurs when a patient experiences real changes after receiving a fake treatment, due to their belief in the treatment's effectiveness.
Subjects: Psychology