Question

Jennifer had a headache and was told she was given a name brand medicine but it was really a sugar pill. Three hours later she was asked if she feels better, and she agreed she did.
What does the placebo effect mean in this specific situation?
a.) The benefit is due to the fact that Jennifer was given the treatment (pill, although only a sugar pill) and not an effect of the "active ingredient" (headache medicine).
b.) Jennifer received the benefit from the treatment since she also took a nap.
c.) The benefit is the fact that Jennifer received the treatment (pill, although only a sugar pill) and it contains another active ingredient.
d.) The benefit is that Jennifer was given the control (pill, although only a sugar pill) and not the active ingredient (cough medicine).

Answer 1

Answer: A

Step-by-step explanation:

There was no active ingredient in the pill but Jennifer thought her headache went away . This is what is required for a placebo effect.

Answer 2

The benefit is due to the fact that Jennifer was given the treatment (pill, although only a sugar pill) and not an effect of the "active ingredient" (headache medicine).

• Jennifer will think that she is taking medicine and will get satisfy after having it.

What is placebo effect?

• The placebo effect is when a person's physical or mental health appears to improve after taking a placebo or dummy treatment.
• The effects of the active drug or other intervention are compared to the effects of the placebo.
• Even though a placebo has no active ingredients to cause a positive effect, it can still make a patient feel better.

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