When looking at the brains of people who were given a placebo,researchers found
A) the same brain areas activated as real painkillers
B) an overall increase in brain activity
C) an overall decrease in brain activity
D) the same brain areas activated as in dreaming

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Studies have shown that the same brain areas activated by real painkillers are also activated by placebos, suggesting that the placebo effect is not just a psychological phenomenon but has a physical basis in the brain. This includes the release of endorphins, natural painkillers produced by the body, which can result in reduced pain perception.

When Looking at the Brains of People Who Were Given