Strong Belief in the Effectiveness of a Cure Can by Itself

question 54

Multiple Choice

Strong belief in the effectiveness of a cure can by itself improve the condition of about one third of people who are suffering from chronic pain or fatigue.This is evidence of:

• A)the healthy identity
• B)the placebo effect
• C)the sick role
• D)patient activism
• E)alternative medicine

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