Placebo Effect
/ˈplæsɪboʊ ɪˌfɛkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A psychological phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to belief in the efficacy of a treatment that has no therapeutic effect, relevant in legal contexts involving medical evidence and drug trials.
The court accepted expert testimony explaining the placebo effect in assessing the validity of the medical claims.
Forms
- placebo effect
- placebo effects
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Commentary
In legal settings, understanding the placebo effect is crucial when evaluating medical expert evidence and the credibility of treatment outcomes in disputes.
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