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