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The class will start with mid-term 1.About 1/3 of the questions are from the lectures and 2/3

from the text. There are about 40-45 MC questions = 20 marks and one short essay (two pages maximum). You will be given two options for the essay from which you

need select one.

(Total time allotted for test =75 minutes).

Bring: pictured ID, sharp pencils, a good eraser and a good understanding of the material.

A 15 minute break will precede the presentation of the video“Placebo, The Science of Hope”

(video 8120)

Placebo Effect

What is the Placebo Effect?

How might it work?

How might it be used?

What makes it more effective?

(Sanderson 2004)

Placebo Effect

� Provider Behaviour

� Patient Characteristics (controversial)

� Doctor-Provider Communication

� Social Norms

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