Your grandmother's cure for an upset stomach is to rub vinegar on your ear lobes.According to your relatives,the treatment works much of the time,but has no real medical effect.Placebos are often widely accepted because ____ is (are)very influential.

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Testimonials are a form of social influence, where people are influenced by the opinions and experiences of those around them, even if those opinions and experiences may not be scientifically or medically valid. The fact that the treatment "works much of the time" according to relatives' testimonials likely contributes to the widespread belief in its effectiveness as a remedy for upset stomachs.

Your Grandmother's Cure for an Upset Stomach Is to Rub