Why Do Placebos Work?

The video explores the placebo effect, a phenomenon where treatments with no active ingredients can still produce real effects. It delves into historical uses, psychological mechanisms like response expectancies and classical conditioning, and scientific studies showing placebos' effectiveness in conditions like depression and pain. The video highlights the role of top-down processing in the brain, explaining how our expectations and memories can influence our physical and mental states. It concludes by emphasizing the complexity of the brain and the potential of various approaches to treat conditions.

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