Asked by
Genevieve Quinones
on Oct 09, 2024Verified
Research with placebos and nocebos finds that actual physiological changes
A) are unnecessary, as long as the patients feel better.
B) are observed from placebos, but not from nocebos.
C) are present from taking both placebos and nocebos.
D) are observed from nocebos, but not from placebos.
Physiological Changes
Alterations in the body's normal biological functions, which can result from disease, environmental factors, or normal aging processes.
Placebos
Substances with no therapeutic effect, often used as a control in testing new drugs, to assess the psychological impact of receiving treatment.
Nocebos
Refers to a detrimental health effect that results from negative expectations of the patient and is the counterpart to the placebo effect.
- Grasp the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying the placebo effect.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying the placebo effect.