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Which term best describes buttons that appear real but don't actually have a function?
Which term best describes buttons that appear real but don't actually have a function?
- Useless buttons
- Functional buttons
- Placebo buttons (correct)
- Control buttons
According to Ellen Langer, why are placebo buttons not useless?
According to Ellen Langer, why are placebo buttons not useless?
- They provide entertainment
- They confuse people
- They make people feel they have some control (correct)
- They are a waste of resources
What is the purpose of most crosswalk buttons in New York City?
What is the purpose of most crosswalk buttons in New York City?
- To give pedestrians a sense of control (correct)
- To confuse pedestrians
- To make pedestrians wait longer
- To change the traffic lights
Why doesn't the 'close door' button in many US elevators work?
Why doesn't the 'close door' button in many US elevators work?
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What is the main purpose of placebo buttons?
What is the main purpose of placebo buttons?
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Which term best describes buttons that appear real but don't actually have a function?
Which term best describes buttons that appear real but don't actually have a function?
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What is the purpose of most crosswalk buttons in New York City?
What is the purpose of most crosswalk buttons in New York City?
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Why doesn't the 'close door' button in many US elevators work?
Why doesn't the 'close door' button in many US elevators work?
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According to Ellen Langer, why are placebo buttons not useless?
According to Ellen Langer, why are placebo buttons not useless?
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What is the main purpose of placebo buttons?
What is the main purpose of placebo buttons?
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