Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
Read the passage: The 'Placebo Effect' demonstrates the powerful connection between the mind and the body. Patients often experience real improvements in their condition after taking a substance with no medicinal value, simply because they believe it will help. Question: What is the core finding of the Placebo Effect?
AMedicine is unnecessary
BBelief can lead to real physical improvement
CSugar pills are better than real medicine
DDoctors often lie to patients
✓ Correct Answer: B — Belief can lead to real physical improvement
The effect shows that the mind's belief can trigger physical healing or improvement.
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