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Which concept best demonstrates the process of losing a memory within the first minutes and hours of learning?
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9. Emotion and Motivation
Theories of Emotion
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The placebo effect best illustrates the impact of ________ on feelings and behaviors.
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genetics
B
hormones
C
expectations
D
reflexes
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Understand that the placebo effect refers to changes in a person's feelings or behaviors that result from their expectations rather than from an active treatment or biological cause.
Recognize that genetics and hormones are biological factors that influence behavior but are not directly related to the placebo effect.
Recall that reflexes are automatic responses to stimuli and do not involve conscious expectations or beliefs.
Identify that the key factor in the placebo effect is the individual's expectations about the treatment or situation, which can influence their psychological and physiological responses.
Conclude that the placebo effect best illustrates the impact of expectations on feelings and behaviors.
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