Augustus drinks several raw eggs mixed with hot sauce because he believes it keeps him from catching the common cold each year. What is this an example of

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This is an example of the placebo effect because there is no scientific evidence to support the belief that raw eggs mixed with hot sauce can prevent one from catching the common cold. However, Augustus believes it works, and therefore experiences a psychological effect that he believes is caused by the raw eggs and hot sauce.

Augustus Drinks Several Raw Eggs Mixed with Hot Sauce Because