Individual Differences in Placebo Analgesic Effects

"Over-the-counter hand cream will be applied to participants' skin, but they will be told that they are given a highly efficient topical analgesic cream. The suggestion will be based on a promotion approach (promoting good feelings)."

"Over-the-counter hand cream will be applied to participants' skin, but they will be told that they are given a highly efficient topical analgesic cream. The suggestion will be based on a prevention approach (preventing pain)."

In a control condition, with the same cream as in the placebo interventions, participants will be instructed that the cream is a control cream with no effects.