Psychologists are particularly interested in the placebo effect because it suggests a:
A) mind-over-body interaction
B) way to reduce medical costs
C) body-over-mind interaction
D) way to take patients from psychiatrists

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The placebo effect, where a patient experiences a positive response to a treatment that has no active ingredients, suggests that the mind can influence the body's physiological responses. This highlights the potential for a mind-over-body interaction.

Psychologists Are Particularly Interested in the Placebo Effect Because It