Exam Four Flashcards

How the Placebo Effect Works

expectancy

spontaneous remission/regression to the mean (small proportion)

classical conditioning

neurotransmitter system implicated

non-specific physiological regulatory mechanism

specific physiological events

Spontaneous Remission

getting better without intervention

Regression to the Mean

an extreme result is likely to be followed by a more average one

Nocebo Effect

expectation of a negative outcome may lead to the worsening of symptoms

ethics limit studies

Setting Effects

how the environment influences responses