Non-Deceptive Placebos Can Promote Acts of Kindness: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Placebos have often been used to reduce emotional distress but rarely to increase positive feelings. The present study investigated whether a placebo can promote acts of kindness (AoKs) that are associated with emotional well-being. A total of 160 university students were asked to perform an AoK dai...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Behavioral Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/9/703 |