A study of pain cited in Module Two found that subjects who received a placebo:
A) reported greater pain than those who received painkillers
B) experienced the release of natural painkillers
C) reported greater pain than subjects who were given a substance made from centipedes
D) felt more of a dull ache pain rather than a sharp pain

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The study cited in Module Two found that subjects who received a placebo experienced the release of natural painkillers. This is known as the placebo effect, and it occurs when the act of taking a dummy medication triggers the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers.

A Study of Pain Cited in Module Two Found That