Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A perception intervention refers to a psychological technique or treatment that aims to alter an individual's perception of reality, often used in therapy or experimental settings.
The placebo effect is when a person experiences changes in their behavior or symptoms solely because they believe they are receiving a helpful treatment.
Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic technique that helps individuals identify and modify negative thought patterns and replace them with more positive and adaptive ones.