Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called
A)paranoia.
B)the placebo effect.
C)the set effect.
D)delusion.

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The placebo effect is a well-documented phenomenon where a person experiences a response to an inert substance (such as a sugar pill) given in place of an active drug. This response could be due to the person's psychological belief in the effectiveness of the treatment, rather than any physical effect of the substance itself. The other options (paranoia, set effect, delusion) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Having a Response to an Inert Substance Given in Place