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The placebo effect refers to

A) relief from symptoms without psychotherapy.
B) the alleviation of depression and anxiety by means of aerobic exercise.
C) the use of drugs in the treatment of psychological disorders.
D) the healing power of positive expectations.

Placebo Effect

Experimental results caused by expectations alone; any effect on behavior caused by the administration of an inert substance or condition, which the recipient assumes is an active agent.

Alleviation

The act of making something less severe or more bearable, often used in reference to pain, symptoms, or stress.

Psychotherapy

A treatment approach that uses psychological methods to help a person change and overcome problems in desired ways.

  • Appreciate the critical role of therapy in addressing emergencies and gain an understanding of how the placebo effect influences outcomes of treatments.
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