The Placebo Effect of Faith: Unpacking the Interplay Between Belief, Expectation and Perception

@article{1707107,
      author = {Dr. Philip Akinmurele},
      title = {The Placebo Effect of Faith: Unpacking the Interplay Between Belief, Expectation and Perception},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {8},
      pages = {814-820},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707107.pdf},
      abstract = {The placebo effect has long been recognized and found useful in medical contexts, but it needs to be stated that its implications extend far beyond the physical health. This study spots out the differences and effects of placebo effects in beliefs, religious, philosophical and psychological effects which also examine how expectations and conditioning shape spiritual experiences and perceived outcomes. It also shed more light on the placebo effects inherent in religious experiences. In all, the motive of this work is to spark critical discussion, arose commentaries, and provides enlightenment on the interplay between belief, expectation and perception, challenging the nature of religious experiences.},
      month = {February},
  }