Evidence that placebos can reduce some of the distressing symptoms of psychological disorders best illustrates the therapeutic value of

A) meta-analysis.
B) individualism.
C) empathy.
D) hope.

The fact that placebos can reduce distressing symptoms shows that hope has therapeutic value. Placebos are essentially inactive substances or treatments that should have no effect on the body, but can produce significant psychological improvements in some individuals. This is often attributed to the power of hope and belief, which suggests that simply thinking that a treatment will work can actually produce a beneficial effect.