Darien is 3 years old. He slips off a step, falls, and bruises his knee. Upon picking the crying toddler up, Darien’s mother kisses his knee and gives him an M&M. Magically, Darien’s pain disappears. This phenomenon would be known as the __________

in psychology.

A) Mesmer effect
B) talking cure
C) placebo effect
D) classical conditioning effect


Answer: C

Psychology

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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