When people report feeling better after taking medication even though it hasn't had time to exert any physical effects,they are experiencing
A)the experimenter bias effect.
B)low reliability.
C)the placebo effect.
D)confirmation bias.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The placebo effect refers to the phenomenon where people report feeling better or experiencing symptom relief after taking a medication or receiving a treatment that has no active ingredients or therapeutic effect. This is believed to occur due to the power of suggestion and the expectation that the treatment will work. It can occur even when people are aware that they are receiving a placebo. The other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

When People Report Feeling Better After Taking Medication Even Though