Skip to main content

TED-Ed

The power of the placebo effect - Emma Bryce

4,787,413 Views

18,641 Questions Answered

TEDEd Animation

Let’s Begin…

The placebo effect is an unexplained phenomenon wherein drugs, treatments, and therapies that aren’t supposed to have an effect — and are often fake — miraculously make people feel better. What’s going on? Emma Bryce dives into the mystery of placebos’ bizarre benefits.

Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.


About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

Educator
Emma Bryce
Director
Hernando Bahamon
Artist
Andrés Landazábal
Animator
Miguel Otálora
Compositor
Ricardo Avila
Composer
Manuel Borda
Narrator
Addison Anderson

More from Getting Under Our Skin