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 what research design?
A) Balanced placebo
B) Split-half
C) Alcohol control
D) Phase II

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The balanced placebo design is used in these studies to examine the effects of alcohol and the belief about alcohol consumption on behavior. This design allows researchers to separate the physiological effects of alcohol from the psychological effects of believing one has consumed alcohol.

Research Studies in Which Half the Participants Are Told They