Participants in a placebo control group are led to believe that the treatment they are receiving is as effective as that being received by the real control group.

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Participants in a placebo control group are given a fake treatment but are led to believe that it is as effective as the real treatment being given to the treatment group. This is done to account for any placebo effects and to ensure that any observed effects in the treatment group are not just due to the participants' belief in the effectiveness of the treatment.

Participants in a Placebo Control Group Are Led to Believe