After a person takes a placebo, there is
a. a reduction in brain activity linked with pain.
b. usually only a small, insignificant effect for most people.
c. initially an increase in pain, followed by mild relief.
d. an immediate relief of pain, but no change in brain activity linked with this pain.
ANSWER: a
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