Use Of Placebo Treatments In Mental Health Flashcards
1
Q
What do placebo treatments refer to?
A
Treatments that do not contain an active drug component
2
Q
What are placebos used as a baselines comparison for?
A
To test the effectiveness of an active drug
3
Q
What is the placebo effect?
A
When participants believe they have been given the treatment and respond to match their expectations
4
Q
What is the main issue in using placebo treatments in mental health research?
A
Sometimes patients need to stop taking their active medication to take the placebo instead
5
Q
Why can stopping the treatment be harmful for patients
A
Their symptoms could reappear or worsen
6
Q
How do psychologists protect the safety and wellbeing of their patients
A
By responsibly using placebo treatment
