Sometimes a subject's expectations may lead to behaviour change in the absence of any effective treatment. What do we call this tendency?

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This tendency is called the placebo effect. It occurs when a subject's belief or expectation about a treatment's effectiveness leads to the subject experiencing a perceived improvement in their condition, even if the treatment itself is not effective.

Sometimes a Subject's Expectations May Lead to Behaviour Change in the Absence