Receiving the actual treatment

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A study was carried out to see whether acupuncture can relieve stress; another study looked at whether Rogaine results in significant hair restoration.

a. Which of the two studies is more susceptible to the placebo effect? Explain.

b. For which of the studies would it be easier to make the subjects blind to whether or not they are receiving the actual treatment?

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