The
placebo effect refers to the phenomenon where a person experiences a positive change or improvement in their condition, even though they have been given a treatment or substance that has no real effect on their health. It is believed that the person's belief in the treatment or their expectations of improvement play a big role in this effect.
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- If he plays a physician role, it may be a good idea (trying to induce an eventual placebo effect in people). (nutritionfacts.org)
- I did feel a difference, more energy and more strength, but I'm still not sure if this is just placebo effect. (anymanfitness.com)
- This had a fascinating placebo effect on the crowd. (sciencemag.org)
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