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Placebo effect

Description

A phenomenon in which a sham or simulated medical intervention can sometimes improve a patient's condition simply because the person has the expectation that it will be helpful.

Placebo effect in business decision

Employees report increased productivity after a new office wellness program is introduced, even if the program itself has no direct impact, due to their belief in its benefits.

Placebo effect in personal life decision

You take a sugar pill believing it's medicine and feel better as a result.