Interestingly, giving insomniacs a placebo pill that they've been told would cause arousal as they went to sleep reduces the problem of insomnia. This finding BEST demonstrates which phenomenon?

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This phenomenon occurs when people misinterpret the source of their arousal and can lead to changes in behavior and affect. In the case of the insomniacs given a placebo pill, they are experiencing a placebo effect where they believe the pill will cause arousal, but the actual source of their arousal is likely their own internal processes such as increased attention or expectation. By misattributing the arousal to the pill, they may feel more relaxed and able to sleep.

Interestingly, Giving Insomniacs a Placebo Pill That They've Been Told