Research studies in which half the participants are told they are drinking alcohol and half are not,with half of each group actually receiving alcohol and half not,are using the ___________ design.
A)balanced placebo
B)split-half
C)alcohol control
D)phase II

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The balanced placebo design involves manipulating both the participants' belief about whether they have received the drug or not and the actual administration of the drug. This design is commonly used in studies investigating the effects of drugs, like alcohol. Therefore, the balanced placebo design is the best choice for the given scenario.

Research Studies in Which Half the Participants Are Told They