What Problem Is Solved by Calling the 'Placebo Response' the 'Meaning

question 58

Multiple Choice

What problem is solved by calling the 'placebo response' the 'meaning response' instead?

• A) Placebos are substances that, by definition, have no effect (so they cannot, by definition, be effective).
• B) Placebos do have biological effects, but the psychological effects outweigh these.
• C) A placebo's effect is not related to its name or cost.
• D) The term 'placebo' was trademarked so it can no longer be used freely.
• E) A placebo response has no cultural component.

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