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Expectations Can Create Real Effects
- The placebo effect makes expectations produce real physiological and behavioral changes.
- Placebos can mimic drug effects even when the substance is inert.
Placebo Strength Has Grown Over Time
- Placebo responses have increased over time, making some drugs fail current trials.
- Advertising and familiarity likely raised public expectations and strengthened placebo effects.
Placebos Work Across Many Bodily Systems
- Placebos produce broad, measurable physiological changes across contexts.
- Effects include intoxication, hormone shifts, sleep disruption, and even seizure prevention.