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What Is the Modern Explanation for "Guest Stars" That Appear

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What is the modern explanation for "guest stars" that appear in the night sky and then disappear?


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Placebo Effect

A beneficial effect that cannot be attributed to the properties of a placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in the treatment.

Imaginary Effect

A perceived outcome or result that does not have a basis in physical reality, often associated with placebo effects.

Hypochondriacs

Individuals who excessively worry about having a serious illness despite the absence of medical evidence to support their concerns.

Double-Blind

An experimental design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent biases.

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