Which of the following is a true statement regarding placebos?
a) A placebo effect is an indication that the person does not have pain.
b) A positive response to a placebo indicates that the person's pain is not real.
c) Placebos should never be used to test the person's truthfulness about pain.
d) A placebo should be used as the first line of treatment for the patient.
Answer: c) Placebos should never be used to test the person's truthfulness about pain.
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