Taking A Placebo Can Reduce Anxiety Before An Exam — Even When You Know The Pills Are Inert

Published11 Feb 2020
Reviewed11 Feb 2020
Source Research Digest

A study has shown a reduction in test anxiety, just by taking a placebo. This works even when the participants knew it was a placebo. Keep reading to find out why.

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Taking A Placebo Can Reduce Anxiety Before An Exam — Even When You Know The Pills Are Inert

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