In a study of the effects of a certain antipsychotic drug, the control group receives a pill that does not actually contain the drug. This group has received a __________.

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The control group is receiving a pill that does not contain the actual drug, which is known as a placebo. A placebo is a type of fake treatment that is often used in studies to test the effectiveness of a drug or treatment by comparing it to a group that is not receiving the real intervention.

In a Study of the Effects of a Certain Antipsychotic