A client is asked to perform a phony breathing exercise and is then exposed to a supposedly stressful situation. The client is not stressed and believes the breathing exercise to be responsible for this benefit. This client has demonstrated the __________ effect.

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The scenario describes a placebo effect, where the client's belief in the effectiveness of the breathing exercise leads to a reduction in stress, even though the exercise itself is a sham.

A Client Is Asked to Perform a Phony Breathing Exercise