Jim,a chronic migraine sufferer,is prescribed a pill the doctor says will be effective.Jim says,"I will try it,but nothing has worked so far." According to what you know about the placebo effect,the frequency and severity of Jim's headaches probably will _____ after taking the pills.
A) decrease moderately
B) increase moderately
C) not change
D) be worse than ever

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Jim's skepticism and lack of belief in the treatment's effectiveness may reduce the likelihood of experiencing a placebo effect, leading to no change in his headache frequency and severity.

Jim,a Chronic Migraine Sufferer,is Prescribed a Pill the Doctor Says