Many people respond positively to a new drug just because of the enthusiasm surrounding it and their own expectations that the drug will make them feel better. This phenomenon is called the

a. placebo effect.
b. novelty bias.
c. therapeutic window.
d. publication bias.

Answer: a

Psychology

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Psychology