March 2004 PMID 14979775

The placebo effect: dissolving the expectancy versus conditioning debate.

Steve Stewart-Williams, John Podd

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The discussions reflect a tentative agreement, with posters noting that the publication helps clarify the longstanding debate by distinguishing conscious expectations from unconscious conditioning. Words like 'important,' 'clarify,' and 'dissolving' highlight a tone of cautious optimism, indicating recognition of potential impact but not yet widespread enthusiasm.

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Most discussions acknowledge the article's contribution to understanding the placebo effect, with some emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between expectation and conditioning.

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Participants show moderate curiosity about the research's implications, though some are primarily focused on the general topic rather than specifics.

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Conversations involve some detailed comments on the mechanisms and debates presented, but overall engagement remains relatively superficial.

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Abstract in brief

The article reviews two main models of the placebo effect: expectancy theory and classical conditioning, and suggests a way to resolve the longstanding debate by distinguishing between what factors shape placebo effects and how learning mediates these effects.
It highlights that both conditioning procedures and verbal information can influence placebo effects, sometimes through conscious expectations and other times through unconscious mechanisms.
The authors propose that understanding whether placebo effects are mediated by conscious expectancies or unconscious conditioning can help clarify the complex nature of the placebo response.]

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The placebo effect: dissolving the expectancy versus conditioning debate.

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