AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Finally, placebo effects are improvements that occur as a result of the expectation that one will get better rather than from the actual effects of a treatment.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the placebo effect? The placebo effect is when a person’s physical or mental health appears to improve after taking a placebo or ‘dummy’ treatment. Placebo is Latin for ‘I will please’ and refers to a treatment that appears real, but is designed to have no therapeutic benefit.

Detailed explanation-3: -Placebo effect examples After participants take the pill, their blood pressure and pulse rate increases, and their reaction speeds are improved. However, when the same people are given the same pill and told it will help them relax and sleep, they report experiencing relaxation instead.

Detailed explanation-4: -The placebo effect is when an improvement of symptoms is observed, despite using a nonactive treatment. It’s believed to occur due to psychological factors like expectations or classical conditioning. Research has found that the placebo effect can ease things like pain, fatigue, or depression.

Detailed explanation-5: -The response can be positive or negative. For instance, the person’s symptoms may improve. Or the person may have what appears to be side effects from the treatment. These responses are known as the “placebo effect."