#RA-2948Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
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Prep: 30-40 Seconds
If a doctor expects a treatment to be successful, a patient may experience less pain and have better outcomes, according to a new study. The findings reveal how social interactions between hypothetical healthcare providers and patients have the power to influence how patients perceive the effectiveness of a treatment, even when it is a placebo.
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Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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