Ever since undergoing surgery,Amy has been taking pain relievers.When she ran out of pills,her friend refilled the medicine bottle with vitamin C pills without Amy's awareness.After taking the vitamin C pills,Amy reported that she did not feel any more pain.Amy has developed ________ dependence on pain relievers.

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Amy's relief from pain after taking vitamin C pills, believing them to be pain relievers, indicates a psychological dependence. This is because the effect is based on her belief in the medication's efficacy, not its physical action on her body.

Ever Since Undergoing Surgery,Amy Has Been Taking Pain Relievers