Question

What is an example of the placebo effect?

Group of answer choices

Subjects given an experimental drug experience a therapeutic effect.

An individual drops out of an experiment before its completion due to complications from the drug.

Participants given an inert substance have reduced anxiety.

Researchers aware of each subject's treatment may influence results.

Answer 1

Answer: Participants given an inert substance have reduced anxiety.

Step-by-step explanation:

Participants given an inert substance have reduced anxiety.

An inert substance is one that does not have active properties.

The placebo effect occurs when participants believe they are actually getting medication when they are getting a pill that has no medication. They think their anxiety is reduced because they believe they have received medicine for that condition.