When we measure the effectiveness of therapy compared to a baseline we examine the:
Correct answer: C. Spontaneous-remission effect
- A. Therapeutic indicator
- B. Placebo effect
- C. Spontaneous-remission effect
- D. Meta-analysis factor
Explanation
Spontaneous remission refers to improvement that occurs without therapy, so it provides a baseline against which treatment gains can be judged. A placebo effect instead reflects change caused by expectations about receiving treatment.
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