What is ‘the placebo effect’?

A. A psychological phenomenon where expectations influence outcomes
B. The impact of medication on health
C. A method for psychological assessment
D. The influence of peer pressure on behavior

Answer: A psychological phenomenon where expectations influence outcomes

Additional Information: The placebo effect occurs when a person's condition improves after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic effect, based solely on their expectations.

Subjects: Psychology

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