Neat News 2570 (added 2023-01-13)

Placebo against guilt

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People who feel guilty typically want to take remedial action such as apologizing. Their situation can also be improved by giving them a placebo pill. This is effective whether they are told that it is a real medication or openly told that it is a placebo.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Mind & Brain