In therapeutic contexts, being persuaded that we are in touch with special powers may increase the effectiveness of the therapy.

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This phenomenon is known as the "placebo effect" in which a person's belief in a treatment can improve their symptoms, even if the treatment itself has no real therapeutic properties. Belief in special powers or a healer's abilities can enhance the placebo effect and improve the effectiveness of therapy.

In Therapeutic Contexts, Being Persuaded That We Are in Touch