An inert substance that people report makes them feel better is referred to as a:
A) relaxant
B) mood swing
C) placebo
D) psychoimmune function

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The term "placebo" refers to a non-active substance given to patients in clinical trials to assess the relative effectiveness of an active drug. However, in a broader sense, a placebo can refer to any treatment or substance that has no therapeutic effect but is believed by the recipient to be beneficial. Placebos can induce a psychological response that results in the improvement of symptoms, often referred to as the placebo effect.

An Inert Substance That People Report Makes Them Feel Better