In research evaluating the effectiveness of a drug, participants in a placebo control group
A)are given the drug, but they don't think it is the drug
B)are not given the drug, but think they are being given the drug
C)both alternatives a. and b. are examples of placebo controls
D)none of the above

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In a placebo control group, participants are not given the actual drug but are led to believe they are receiving the treatment, allowing researchers to measure the drug's effect against the placebo effect.

In Research Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Drug, Participants in a Placebo