Principles of Chiropractic Final Exam
According to Straus's Textbook (Chiropractic Philosophy), if a principle is true in the perceptible realm, then it is true in the imperceptible realm.
True
At times certain tissue of the body serve as both "educated-body" and "innate body" when necessary innate body will override educated body.
True
Atomism/Mechanism is a philosophical doctrine that:
True
B. J. Palmer taught that biological order and organization proved the existence of some form of intelligence.
True
Cancer cells are cells that function independently and are outside the control of tissue intelligence or intelligence of the body.
True
Cancer cells function without respect for other cancer cells and organs in which they reside.
True
For 100% of life there must be 100% of intelligence, 100% force, and 100% matter
True
If a principle is true in the perceptible realm, then it is also true in the imperceptible realm.
True
Limitation of matter can have a negative effect on the normal expression of the safety pin cycle
True
Matter requires attention by intelligence to exist.
True
Neuroplasticity refers to an adaptation of the nervous system in response to changes in the internal/external enviroment.
True
Osteopathic's philosophy and principles during its initial development were based primarily on the following concept (Wardwell): Abnormal spinal alignment and its effect on circulation or body fluids.
True
Rationalization is the most common form of perception utilized in chiropractic philosophy
True
Supports the empirical process of thought and perception
True
The "axoplasmic aberration" hypothesis states that compression of the nerve fiber affects the "plasmas flow" which gives rise to altered conductivity.
True
The VSC always consists of kinesiological and neurological components that cannot be physiologically separated
True
The VSC can cause spondylogenic symptoms due to the clinical manifestation of the neurophysical component.
True
The allopathic profession (medicine) has historically attempted to respond to nonallopathic professions by: Attempting to pass legislation that would eliminate or contain the future existence of the non-allopathic profession.
True
The allopathic profession (medicine) has historically attempted to respond to nonallopathic professions by: condemning all non-allopathic models as unscientific cults and without value or merit to treat sick patients.
True
The concept that yout external environment can cause your genes to turn on/off and express themselves is one of the basic premises underlying the study of epigenetics.
True
The major premise in chiropractic philosophy relates to the following concept: Organization
True
The major premise in chiropractic philosophy relates to the following concept: Universal intelligence
True
The primary difference between empiricism and rationalization is that rationalization is based on a strong philosophical basis of our perceptions
True
The term "Chiropractic" was "coined" by Rev. Samuel Weed from two Greek terms, cheir (hand) and praxis (practice).
True
There is 100% of innate in every living thing, the requisite amount, proportional to its organization
True
Underscores the importance of chiropractic care in maintaining the wellbeing of the entire individual
True
Understanding the significance of imperceptible realm _____________.
Underscores the importance of chiropractic care in maintaining the well-being of the entire individual.
BJ Palmer taught that chiropractics uniqueness was centered and based on the following concepts except ___________.
Universal intelligence is responsible for the interrelationship and communication in the body (except because it should say innate intelligence).
innate intelligence is related to intelligence at the atomic level and functions in accord with biological and physiological processes - true - false
false
osteopathy philosophy and principles during development were based on: effects of spinal structure and associated neurological consequences - true - false
false
strauss suggests that a chiropractors "adjusting technique" determines the philosophical basis of their practice - true - false
false
the control of health care by the insurance industry in the early 1900's was one of the major obstacles that restricted chiropractors early growth - true - false
false
the major premise in chiropractic philosophy addresses: Innate Intelligence - true - false
false
the major premise in chiropractic philosophy addresses: Nerve Impulses - true - False
false
the major premise in chiropractic philosophy addresses: Subluxation - true - false
false
Palmer's definition of subluxation addressed all of the following factors except ____________.
Abnormal disc and ligamentous tone
G.A.S. produces the following physiological tissue changes _________.
Adrenal enlargement, lymphatic tissue shrinking, gastrointestinal bleeding.
G.A.S. (General adaptation syndrome) is characterized by what four progressive stages?
Alarm, attempt to adapt, fatigue, death
Inductive reasoning is different from deductive reasoning because inductive reasoning.
Begins with a particular and moves to a generality
"Heart knowledge" is a term which philosophically denotes the "left lobe" or "nous" of the brain and the term "kardia" refers to "head knowledge" or the right lobe of the brain
False
"Inductive Reasoning" describes the basis of explaining chiropractic philosophy.
False
All increases nociceptive input results in an increase of conscious pain.
False
B. J. Palmer taught that order and organization bespeaks (proves) intelligence, at the cellular level only
False
Cancer cells do not manifest cellular intelligence
False
Chiropractic care should always be considered for relief and crisis intervention for sickness and illness rather than preventative care of illness and sickness.
False
Eductated brain is that particular part of the "brain matter" that regulates, communicates, and helps the interrelationship of all body functions without conscious participation of the person.
False
Faith is a viable form of perception that is equally applicable to intellectual concepts such as empiricism of rationalization.
False
Innate brain allows for function such as will, mememory, and reason.
False
Innate intelligence and universal intelligence differ in that only one of these organizes matter:
False
Innate intelligence is related to intelligence at the atomic level and functions in accord with natural laws.
False
Innate intelligence is related to intelligence at the cellular level and functions in accord with natural laws.
False
Innate intelligence would be associated with organization at the atomic level
False
It is virtually impossible to suffer from asymptomatic joint complex dysfunction (VSC) before spinal tissue injury generates pain
False
Life is basically explicable by laws of physics and chemistry
False
Non-living matter contains universal and innate intelligence.
False
Osteopathic's philosophy and principles during its initial development were based primarily on the following concept (Wardwell): "Innate intelligence" throughout the body.
False
Osteopathic's philosophy and principles during its initial development were based primarily on the following concept (Wardwell): The effects of the spine on "brain stem pressure".
False
Strauss suggests that a chiropractor's "adjustment technique" determines the philosophical basis of their practice.
False
The "Vertebra-Vascular Syndrome" Hypothesis states that the effects of subluxation on the nervous system causes stress to the viscera and results in lowered tissue resistance and alters the trophic function of the involved nerves and body tissues.
False
The allopathic profession (medicine) has historically attempted to respond to nonallopathic professions by: Embracing the non-allopathic profession and dictating policy and procedure that would allow the non-allopathic discipline to grow and prosper.
False
The allopathic profession (medicine) has historically attempted to respond to nonallopathic professions by: Ignoring the non-allopathic model and allowing its given absurdity to destroy itself.
False
The control of health care by the pharmaceutical and insurance industry in the early 1900's was one of the major obstacles that restricted chiropractors's early growth.
False
The major premise in chiropractic philosophy relates to the following concept: innate intelligence
False
The neurophysiology component of VSC is clinically manifested as spinal damage and peripheral damage such as disease of the body tissues, organs, and systems.
False
The primary difference between empiricism and rationalization is that empiricism is based on deductive reasoning and rationalization is not.
False
Understanding the significance of the imperceptible realm based on the truth of what is perceptible:
False
Successful adaptation of a cell is dependent on mental impulse reaching cell/tissue in right quality at the right moment without interference, otherwise the tissue/cell has potential for disease.
False, they would have more potential for disease.
Vertebral fixation results in abnormal afferent neurophysiology that creates __________.
Hypersensitivity
Power plant generator-operator of plant power-lines appliances in this analogy which of the following choices would best describe the "operator" of the plant when discussing the human body
Innate intelligence
The "major premise in chiropractic philosophy relates to all of the following concepts except __________.
Innate intelligence
Chiropractic was defined by BJ Palmer as "philosophy, science, and art." Chiropractic philosophy deals primarily with ________________.
Intelligence and its relationship to homeostasis of the biological and physiological process in the living body.
Two factors which are significant importance in studying the "signs of life" ________.
Intelligence and selectivity
The intent of early osteopathic technique did not include the following objective:
Reduce subluxation and nerve pressure.
A chiropractor's "philosophical perception" or how one thinks demonstrates the manner of his/her practice more than any other factor
True
Fundamental criticisms of the practice of orthodox medicine, by chiropractors, as well as medics, include all but one of the following:
focuses too much on strengthening the recuperative powers of the body and improving the resistance of the host
Homeopathy's past history is significant to todays chiropractic profession in that:
full acceptance of homeopathy by the medical profession led to homeopathy's eventual decline
homeopathy's past history is significant to todays chiropractic profession in that
full acceptance of homeopathy by the medical profession led to homeopathy's eventual decline
The most serious challenge to orthodox medicine was homeopathy; patients preferred homeopathy over medicine because: (Wardwell)
homeopaths did less harm to their patients with their treatments
Cancer cells are destructive to the other cells of the organism
true
The major premise in chiropractic philosophy relates to the following concept: "Priori" statement
true
The major premise in chiropractic philosophy relates to the following concept: matter
true
rationalization is the most common form of perception utilized in chiropractic philosophy - true - false
true
the major premise in chiropractic philosophy addresses: Maintenance/Existence - true - false
true
the major premise in chiropractic philosophy addresses: Matter - true - false
true
the "will law suit" filed against the AMA et al., resulted in the defendants of
violation of federal anti-trust laws
A "philosophical" definition of death would best be defined as ____________.
when innate intelligence can no longer adapt the body to the environment.
"Bonesetting" became identified and stereotyped in the early 1900's as:
. a lowlevel, uneducated, peasant tradition of health care and folk practice
"Gnosis" is superior knowledge that is above mere assimilation of facts and refers to right brain knowledge
False
"Disease" is a term which would best be described as ___________.
A physical condition in which the body manifests certain signs and symptoms and are categorized for effective treatment.
The principle of "triune of life" __________.
Demonstrates chiropractic's main objective.
The structural component of VSC is clinically manifested as ____________?
Kinesiopathophysiology
Atomism is philosophical doctrine that deals with all of the following except __________.
Life is somewhat self-determining and not always explicable by laws of physics and chemistry.
Innate forces are manifested in the human body as _________.
Neural/mental impulse
According to Palmer and Stephenson's definition of vertebra subluxation, could a vertebral subluxation occur in a corpse?
No
gnosis is superior knowledge that is above mere assimilation of facts and refers to right brain knowledge - true - false
false
what was insignificant to chiropractors early development
pharmaceutical industry condemnation of chiropractic therapy
Which one of the following contributed the least to chiropractic's initial or early development:
pharmaceutical industry's condemnation of chiropractic "therapy"
Universal intelligence would best be defined in chiropractic as:
the law or principle of organization
"Deductive reasoning" best describes the basis of explaining chiropractic philosophy.
true
"head knowledge" is a term which philosophically denoted the "left" or "nous" of the brain and the term "kardia" refers to "heart knowledge" or the right lobe of the brain - true - false
true