Circle the correct item. 1. Miraculous recoveries, unexplained cessation of pain are often believed to be either due to occult forces or to divine

1. Miraculous recoveries, unexplained cessation of pain are often believed to be either due to occult forces or to divine …

a) intervention

b) providence

c) revelation

2. Some recent studies … that in cases of neuroses and depression almost any type of therapy is better than none at all.

a) prove

b) indicate

c) signal

3. The … placebo is defined as a process or substance, of little or no known worth in itself which is applied to be a problem in order to produce an encouraging or pleasing result.

a) term

b) word

c) expression

4. This phenomenon takes place when a … is exposed to a “satisfactory bedside manner”.

a) person with some health problems

b) patient

c) sick man or woman

5. Placebo effects may also take place when the patient feels in control of his …

a) circumstances

b) situation

c) position

6. … leads to hope and hope to netter self-care and self-interest.

a) encouragement

b) discouragement

c) confidence

7. Many types of chronic pain because of the emotional condition of the sufferer are associated with the chronic …

a) worry

b) anxiety

c) concern

8. An efficient and caring physician knowledgeable about the placebo effect can largely alleviate that anxiety and thus improve at least the … certain ailments.

a) symptoms

b) illness

c) problem

9. Healing is a living process, greatly under the influence of mental …

a) situations

b) conditions

c) state

10. It is well to consider the possibility of placebo effect when evaluating some claims of … healing.

a) miraculous

b) very good

c) very lucky