Sonja believes the pill her doctor gave her has cured her of her anxiety disorder, even though, unbeknownst to her, the pill contained no active ingredients. Sonja's belief is an example of the ________ effect.

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The placebo effect is the phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in their condition or symptoms, despite receiving a treatment that is inactive or has no therapeutic effect. In this case, Sonja's belief that the pill she took cured her anxiety is an example of the placebo effect since the pill contained no active ingredients.

Sonja Believes the Pill Her Doctor Gave Her Has Cured