Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: A placebo is a chemically inert substance prescribed more for the ment

(A) physicians should always maintain and communicate an optimistic attitude toward their patients, regardless of the prognosis
--> Tells about the attitude of the physician and not the patients. It's the patient's attitude that is discussed here.

(B) the health of some patients can improve simply from their knowledge that they are under a physician'scare
--> Correct. This describes the patientsfeelings

(C) many patients actually suffer from imagined illnesses that are best treated by
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