Chapter 10
Which is a centuries-old Indian technique of using oils and massage to treat insomnia, hypertension, and digestive problems? a. Aromatherapy. b. Ayurveda. c. Shiatsu. d. Biofeedback. e. Crystal healing.
Ayurveda
Which uses machines to train people to control involuntary bodily functions? a. Aromatherapy. b. Ayurveda. c. Shiatsu. d. Biofeedback. e. Crystal healing.
Biofeedback
Those who use faith and folk healers typically come from a _____________ background. a. Upper-class. b. Middle-class. c. Working-class. d. Lower-class. e. All of the above.
Lower-class
It appears that many persons who use some form of alternative or "new age" medicine are: a. Younger. b. Older. c. Middle age or younger. d. Middle age or older. e. None of the above.
Middle age or younger
It appears that many persons who use some form of alternative or "new age" medicine have ____________________ social background(s). a. Middle-class. b. Working- or lower-class. c. Upper- or middle-class. d. Middle- or working-class. e. None of the above.
Middle- or working-class
Black folk healers claim to have received their ability to heal: a. As a result of learning. b. During an altered state of consciousness. c. At birth. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.
All of the above
Chiropractors may be favored by some patients because they have a reputation for: a. Charging less. b. Being friendly. c. Giving more time to patients. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.
All of the above
People use CAM techniques because they are: a. Dissatisfied with physician care. b. Dislike haggling with insurance providers. c. Want to be in control of their own health. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.
All of the above
Research suggests that faith healing accomplishes for patients: a. Alleviation of symptoms. b. Relief from psychological distress. c. Acceptance of one's health or life situation. d. Adoption of another perspective about one's situation. e. All of the above.
All of the above
Like osteopathy, the ______________ approach to healing also involves manipulation of bones in the spinal column. a. Ayurveda. b. Acupuncture. c. Chiropractic. d. Homeopathic. e. All of the above.
Chiropractic
Which occupation does not require an internship and residency? a. Osteopath. b. Chiropractor. c. Family practice. d. Gastroenterologist. e. None of the above.
Chiropractor
______________ are the second largest category of primary health care practitioners in the United States. a. Osteopaths. b. Chiropractors. c. Podiatrists. d. Massage therapists. e. None of the above.
Chiropractors
_________________ today are restricted solely to nonmedical techniques. a. Osteopaths. b. Chiropractors. c. Podiatrists. d. Neonatologists. e. All of the above.
Chiropractors
The most prominent group in American society advocating a preference for religious healing is the: a. Christian Science Church. b. Islamic Coalition. c. Church of Latter Day Saints. d. Greek Orthodox Church. e. None of the above.
Christian Science Church
Osteopaths earn which degree? a. MD. b. MBBS. c. D.O. d. MD.O. e. All of the above.
D.O.
The ___________________ industry alone has sales of over one billion dollars annually. a. Dietary supplement. b. Acupuncture. c. Massage. d. Chiropractic. e. None of the above.
Dietary supplement
Persons with the highest levels of religious involvement showed the lowest rates of: a. Knowledge. b. Disability. c. Income. d. Education. e. None of the above.
Disability
Practicing _____________ are most likely to be found among African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians. a. Folk healers. b. Faith healers. c. Shamans. d. Accupuncturalists. e. None of the above.
Folk healers
Some elderly persons living in poverty and rural areas may be prone to use ___________ in treating ailments. a. Folk healers. b. Folk remedies. c. Faith healers. d. Only prayer. e. None of the above.
Folk remedies
"The most dreaded form of disorder, either physical or mental, is that caused by witchcraft. Witches are evil persons who supposedly have made pacts with the devil and use supernatural powers in the form of curses, magic, herbs, or ghosts to harm other people." This view is of __________ folk healers. a. Native American. b. Hispanic. c. Non-Hispanic Black. d. Asian. e. Non-Hispanic White.
Hispanic
The _________________ healer views helping the patient accept suffering as a major task. In this context, suffering is explained as being part of the patient's burden for the world's sin and ignorance and a necessary role in God's plan for the universe. a. Native American. b. Hispanic. c. Non-Hispanic black. d. Asian. e. Non-Hispanic white.
Hispanic
_______________ is based on the idea that disease arises from blockages in a person's life force in the body. a. Naturopathy. b. Homeopathy. c. Acupuncture. d. Osteopathy. e. None of the above.
Naturopathy
"All life events, including illness, are viewed in relation to the total environment as natural or unnatural, good or evil... Thus, life is generally good or bad, and the cure for one problem might cure all problems." These healers typically charge for their services. This view is of __________ folk healers. a. Native American. b. Hispanic. c. Non-Hispanic black. d. Asian. e. Non-Hispanic white.
Non-Hispanic black
Which is NOT a form of CAM? a. Visits to chiropractors. b. Treatment by faith healers. c. Care by homeopaths. d. Work by acupuncturists. e. None of the above.
None of the above
Which is NOT an osteopathic specialty? a. Anesthesiology. b. Psychiatry. c. Pediatrics. d. Radiology. e. None of the above.
None of the above
Today, _______________ are part of mainstream medicine and they work as physicians. a. Osteopaths. b. Chiropractors. c. Podiatrists. d. Accupuncturalists. e. None of the above.
Osteopaths
For many years, ________________ was viewed by the medical profession as a form of quackery. But gradually, professional respectability was achieved by moving away from an exclusive focus on spinal manipulation techniques to treat general health problems. a. Shamanism. b. Acupuncture. c. Chiropractic medicine. d. Osteopathy. e. None of the above.
Osteopathy
By the mid-20 th century, osteopaths were receiving scientific medical training in such areas as _______________ and ___________________. a. Spinal alignment; neurology. b. Surgery; pharmacology. c. Obstetrics; spinal alignment. d. Acupuncture; surgery. e. None of the above.
Surgery; pharmacology
Those belonging to __________________ used divine healing as a central aspect of dogma; it did not prohibit members from seeking professional medical care. a. Hinduism. b. The Pentecostal church. c. Islam. d. The Church of Snakes. e. All of the above.
The Pentecostal church
Few _______________ go to folk healers. a. Blacks. b. Whites. c. Asians. d. Hispanics. e. Native Americans.
Whites