Sonja is being treated by her psychiatrist for an anxiety disorder.Her therapist knows the extent of Sonja's faith in medication and gives her pills that contain no active ingredients.Despite this,Sonja's anxiety decreases.Sonja's recovery is due to her belief that the pill has taken away her anxiety.This is an example of

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This scenario is an example of the placebo effect, where a patient experiences a positive outcome due to their belief in the treatment, even if it is not an active treatment. The other options are not applicable in this context.

Sonja Is Being Treated by Her Psychiatrist for an Anxiety