This is when thinking that something is or is not possible will influence the result.
Pills can be given as a placebo and the hypochondriacs taking them think they are being cured and so heal faster. This probably says more about the human mind than it does about western medicine.

A retort widely used by me is:
Yep, If you don't mind, it doesn't really matter.

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