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SciShow Psych: Placebos Work Even if You Know They’re Placebos!

Placebos can alleviate all sorts of symptoms, but there’s debate about their usage from an ethical standpoint.

Of course, a doctor can’t tell a patient they’re taking placebos or they won’t work anymore… or will they?


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SciShow Psych: Placebos Work Even if You Know They’re Placebos!

Placebos can alleviate all sorts of symptoms, but there’s debate about their usage from an ethical standpoint.

Of course, a doctor can’t tell a patient they’re taking placebos or they won’t work anymore… or will they?

SciShow Psych
Science Topics
Health & Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology
High School, College
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College, Adults

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