Asked by Jennifer Puiaraha on Sep 22, 2024

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Of importance to the impact of counseling is the placebo effect,which refers to which of the following?

A) The therapist's hope that change can be made.
B) The client's belief that counseling will help them resolve their problem.
C) The client's belief that the therapist can fix their problem.
D) The family's support of the client during counseling.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where patients experience a perceived or actual improvement in their condition solely because they believe they are receiving treatment.

  • Explain the placebo effect and its significance in the context of counseling outcomes.
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Bhargav Patel3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The placebo effect refers to the positive outcomes that can occur simply because the client believes that counseling will help them. It is not related to the therapist's hope, the client's belief in the therapist's ability, or the family's support.