The Placebo Effect. This undergraduate level paper examines the history, research, and application of placebos in medical and therapeutic applications. It covers the basis for the effect, the historical uses of placebo, and the current manifestations. The paper observes that in modern medicine, the placebo is losing its effectiveness and legitimacy in the realm of pharmacological research. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 8 source(s) listed Filename: 7088 The Placebo Effect.doc Price: 89.50