In medical research, the placebo effect occurs when subjects ______.
A) feel no different in the experimental group than in the control group
B) complain about being members of the control group
C) act passively throughout the experiment
D) feel better just because they think they are being given a drug

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The placebo effect is a psychological phenomenon where patients report improvements in their condition simply because they believe they are receiving treatment, even if the treatment is inactive or a "dummy" drug.

In Medical Research, the Placebo Effect Occurs When Subjects ______