A client is asked to perform a phony breathing exercise and is then exposed to a supposedly stressful situation. The client is not stressed and believes the breathing exercise to be responsible for this benefit. This client has demonstrated the __________ effect.

A) carryover
B) expectation
C) false information
D) placebo
E) none of the above

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon in which a person experiences a physiological or psychological improvement after being given a treatment with no therapeutic effect, due to their belief in the treatment's efficacy.

Breathing Exercise

Practices or techniques focused on controlling the breath, used for relaxation, stress management, or improving respiratory health.

Stressful Situation

Any circumstance or event that causes significant anxiety, pressure, or stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope.