In the placebo effect:

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AThe patient’s condition deteriorates after being treated with an inert substance.

BThe patient shows an improvement after being treated with an inert substance.

CThe patient’s condition deteriorates despite being treated with a relevant medicine.

DThe patient shows an improvement after being treated with a relevant medicine.

Correct answer

B. The patient shows an improvement after being treated with an inert substance.

Explanation

The correct answer is The patient shows an improvement after being treated with an inert substance..

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