Expectations about a drug effect determine the extent to which _______ occurs.

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Expectations about a drug effect can influence and even enhance the placebo effect, which is the phenomenon of improvement in symptoms or a perceived drug effect that occurs in response to a non-active substance (placebo). The placebo effect is particularly strong when there are high expectations for the treatment, such as in clinical trials or when a patient has high hopes for their treatment. The other answer choices are not directly related to expectations about drug effects.

Expectations About a Drug Effect Determine the Extent to Which