It should take about thirty minutes for the aspirin Manny just took to relieve his headache, but Manny feels better within minutes. This is an example of
A) operant conditioning.
B) aversive conditioning.
C) generalization.
D) the placebo effect.

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The quick relief Manny experienced is likely due to the placebo effect, which is when a person experiences a positive response to a treatment due to their belief or expectation that it will work, rather than the actual active ingredients in the treatment. The aspirin may not have had time to take effect yet, but Manny's belief that it will relieve his headache immediately causes him to feel better.

It Should Take About Thirty Minutes for the Aspirin Manny