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

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The placebo effect is the psychological and physiological response to an inert substance (placebo) which is influenced by the belief and expectation of the individual taking it. Higher expectation and belief that the drug will have an effect can lead to a stronger placebo effect, even if the substance has no active ingredient. Therefore, the extent to which the placebo effect occurs is determined by expectations about the drug effect.

Expectations About a Drug Effect Determine the Extent to Which