Research using placebos with headache patients reveals that

a) placebos do not affect headache patients.
b) important psychological processes influence pain control.
c) the placebo effect does not occur in instances of chronic pain.
d) the placebo effect is only seen in instances of chronic pain.


Answer: b) important psychological processes influence pain control.

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