A possible determinant of whether a placebo effect will occur is __________.

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All of the above factors can contribute to the placebo effect. The enthusiasm of the physician prescribing it can enhance the patient's belief in its effectiveness, the attractiveness of the packaging can increase the placebo's perceived value, and information that other people have been helped can create a positive expectation in the patient's mind.

A Possible Determinant of Whether a Placebo Effect Will Occur