FREUD & ERROR

The placebo effect works because your brain loves a good storyline and hates being left out.

✗ FAKE
The placebo effect occurs when a treatment with no active ingredient produces real changes due to expectation, conditioning, and context. The exact mechanisms are still studied, and storylines are not the cause.

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