An Extreme Example of the Nocebo Effect Is ________

question 49

Multiple Choice

An extreme example of the nocebo effect is ________.

• A) premature death
• B) voodoo death
• C) being able to walk again after paralysis
• D) an asthma attack

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Definitions:

Spleen

An organ in vertebrates, part of the lymphatic system, involved in producing and removing blood cells and forming part of the immune response.

Liver

A vital organ responsible for numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Coronary Bypass

A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by redirecting blood around a section of a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart.

Stent

A tube or other device inserted into a blocked passageway to keep it open, frequently used in arteries to prevent or relieve a blockage.