The Focus on Neuroscience Box, "The Mysterious Placebo Effect," Described

question 115

Multiple Choice

The Focus on Neuroscience box, "The Mysterious Placebo Effect," described a PET-scan study on the placebo effect. One possible implication of the study's results is that placebos:

• A)are not effective pain relievers.
• B)should only be given in conjunction with the drug naloxone so as to avoid potential side effects.
• C)reduce pain by activating the brain's natural opioid network.
• D)increase pain by activating the brain's natural opioid network.

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