Question 1

Hypnosis seems to be most effective in helping people manage:

Accepted Answer

A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic pain. 
C)  recurrent pain. 
D)  clinical pain. 
A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic pain. 
C)  recurrent pain. 
D)  clinical pain.

Question 2

To help her relax,Brittany practices a daily routine in which she focuses her awareness on a personally meaningful phrase,or mantra.Brittany is evidently practicing:

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A)  mindfulness meditation. 
B)  transcendental meditation. 
C)  tai chi. 
D)  yoga. 
A)  mindfulness meditation. 
B)  transcendental meditation. 
C)  tai chi. 
D)  yoga.

Question 3

Critically evaluate the evidence in support of acupuncture's purported effectiveness as a treatment for pain and addiction.

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Question 4

Most herbs in the United States are marketed as food supplements because:

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A)  none have any documented effectiveness. 
B)  it is illegal to recommend an herb as a treatment for anything. 
C)  they must be taken along with food to be effective. 
D)  packaging laws mandate full labeling of contents. 
A)  none have any documented effectiveness. 
B)  it is illegal to recommend an herb as a treatment for anything. 
C)  they must be taken along with food to be effective. 
D)  packaging laws mandate full labeling of contents.

Question 5

Regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture as a pain treatment,which conclusion is drawn in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acupuncture is an unproven therapy. 
B)  Acupuncture is more effective as a treatment for addiction. 
C)  Acupuncture provides some patients with some relief from some painful conditions. 
D)  Acupuncture is more effective than all but the most potent analgesic medications. 
A)  Acupuncture is an unproven therapy. 
B)  Acupuncture is more effective as a treatment for addiction. 
C)  Acupuncture provides some patients with some relief from some painful conditions. 
D)  Acupuncture is more effective than all but the most potent analgesic medications.

Question 6

Critics of chiropractic treatment point out that:

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A)  misaligned vertebrae are very uncommon. 
B)  misaligned vertebrae are common and harmless. 
C)  chiropractic manipulation is useless but harmless. 
D)  a sound nervous system is the foundation of overall health. 
A)  misaligned vertebrae are very uncommon. 
B)  misaligned vertebrae are common and harmless. 
C)  chiropractic manipulation is useless but harmless. 
D)  a sound nervous system is the foundation of overall health.

Question 7

Which of these therapies does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis 
B)  relaxation 
C)  meditation 
D)  naturopathy 
A)  hypnosis 
B)  relaxation 
C)  meditation 
D)  naturopathy

Question 8

Biofeedback converts _____ into electrical signals.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional responses 
B)  physiological responses 
C)  thoughts 
D)  psychological constructs 
A)  emotional responses 
B)  physiological responses 
C)  thoughts 
D)  psychological constructs

Question 9

The holistic care system that draws from homeopathy,herbal remedies,and traditional Chinese medicine is:

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A)  homeopathic medicine. 
B)  ayurvedic medicine. 
C)  acupuncture. 
D)  naturopathic medicine. 
A)  homeopathic medicine. 
B)  ayurvedic medicine. 
C)  acupuncture. 
D)  naturopathic medicine.

Question 10

The only major forms of CAM originally developed in the United States are:

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A)  naturopathy and homeopathy. 
B)  mindfulness meditation and herbology. 
C)  chiropractic and osteopathy. 
D)  herbology and magnet therapy. 
A)  naturopathy and homeopathy. 
B)  mindfulness meditation and herbology. 
C)  chiropractic and osteopathy. 
D)  herbology and magnet therapy.

Question 11

Vitalism,which is popular in some varieties of complementary and alternative medicine,is the concept of:

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A)  a higher spiritual force. 
B)  a general life force. 
C)  collective consciousness. 
D)  dissociation of consciousness. 
A)  a higher spiritual force. 
B)  a general life force. 
C)  collective consciousness. 
D)  dissociation of consciousness.

Question 12

Approximately _____ of adults in the United States take vitamin supplements,even though most medical experts have yet to fully endorse nutritional supplementation.

Accepted Answer

A)  86% 
B)  56% 
C)  66% 
D)  76% 
A)  86% 
B)  56% 
C)  66% 
D)  76%

Question 13

Physiologically,hypnosis is accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a generalized decrease in sympathetic nervous system activity. 
B)  an outpouring of pro-inflammatory cytokines. 
C)  increased oxygen consumption. 
D)  increased elimination of carbon dioxide. 
A)  a generalized decrease in sympathetic nervous system activity. 
B)  an outpouring of pro-inflammatory cytokines. 
C)  increased oxygen consumption. 
D)  increased elimination of carbon dioxide.

Question 14

Identify the basic principles of naturopathy,and discuss the pros and cons of herbal medicine and food supplement therapy,giving specific examples.

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Question 15

Ed's doctor advises him to avoid several "trigger" foods,including wheat and dairy products.The doctor apparently believes Ed has a:

Accepted Answer

A)  macrobiotic reaction. 
B)  nutritional deficit. 
C)  repetitive food disorder. 
D)  food allergy. 
A)  macrobiotic reaction. 
B)  nutritional deficit. 
C)  repetitive food disorder. 
D)  food allergy.

Question 16

Which of these does the textbook NOT offer as an explanation of how relaxation and meditation might promote health?

Accepted Answer

A)  These techniques provide relief from stress,muscle tension,anxiety,and negative emotionality,all of which increase a person's vulnerability to ill health. 
B)  Relaxation and meditation bolster the immune system. 
C)  Relaxation and meditation may alter a person's emotional response to symptoms. 
D)  People who regularly practice relaxation or meditation techniques tend to have healthier lifestyles. 
A)  These techniques provide relief from stress,muscle tension,anxiety,and negative emotionality,all of which increase a person's vulnerability to ill health. 
B)  Relaxation and meditation bolster the immune system. 
C)  Relaxation and meditation may alter a person's emotional response to symptoms. 
D)  People who regularly practice relaxation or meditation techniques tend to have healthier lifestyles.

Question 17

Probiotics are:

Accepted Answer

A)  also called botanicals. 
B)  derived from the leaves,stems,and flowers of plants. 
C)  dangerous,unapproved food supplements. 
D)  bacteria and other live microorganisms that may have health benefits. 
A)  also called botanicals. 
B)  derived from the leaves,stems,and flowers of plants. 
C)  dangerous,unapproved food supplements. 
D)  bacteria and other live microorganisms that may have health benefits.

Question 18

Which of these CAM techniques has the highest success rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis 
B)  chiropractic 
C)  tai chi and yoga 
D)  acupuncture 
A)  hypnosis 
B)  chiropractic 
C)  tai chi and yoga 
D)  acupuncture

Question 19

Anecdotal evidence is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective opinions. 
B)  statistical significance. 
C)  double-blind laboratory studies. 
D)  randomized control trials. 
A)  subjective opinions. 
B)  statistical significance. 
C)  double-blind laboratory studies. 
D)  randomized control trials.

Question 20

A recent meta-analysis of studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)found that needle acupuncture produced:

Accepted Answer

A)  no change in neural activity anywhere in the brain. 
B)  decreased neural activity in the amygdala and hippocampus. 
C)  decreased neural activity in the basal ganglia and brain stem. 
D)  decreased neural activity in the cerebellum. 
A)  no change in neural activity anywhere in the brain. 
B)  decreased neural activity in the amygdala and hippocampus. 
C)  decreased neural activity in the basal ganglia and brain stem. 
D)  decreased neural activity in the cerebellum.

Hypnosis seems to be most effective in helping people manage:

To help her relax,Brittany practices a daily routine in which she focuses her awareness on a personally meaningful phrase,or mantra.Brittany is evidently practicing:

Critically evaluate the evidence in support of acupuncture's purported effectiveness as a treatment for pain and addiction.

Most herbs in the United States are marketed as food supplements because:

Regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture as a pain treatment,which conclusion is drawn in the textbook?

Critics of chiropractic treatment point out that:

Which of these therapies does NOT belong with the others?

Biofeedback converts _____ into electrical signals.

The holistic care system that draws from homeopathy,herbal remedies,and traditional Chinese medicine is:

The only major forms of CAM originally developed in the United States are:

Vitalism,which is popular in some varieties of complementary and alternative medicine,is the concept of:

Approximately _____ of adults in the United States take vitamin supplements,even though most medical experts have yet to fully endorse nutritional supplementation.

Physiologically,hypnosis is accompanied by:

Identify the basic principles of naturopathy,and discuss the pros and cons of herbal medicine and food supplement therapy,giving specific examples.

Ed's doctor advises him to avoid several "trigger" foods,including wheat and dairy products.The doctor apparently believes Ed has a:

Which of these does the textbook NOT offer as an explanation of how relaxation and meditation might promote health?

Probiotics are:

Which of these CAM techniques has the highest success rate?

Anecdotal evidence is based on:

A recent meta-analysis of studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)found that needle acupuncture produced:

Introducing Health Psychology

Research in Health Psychology

Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

Stress

Coping With Stress

Staying Healthy: Primary Prevention and Positive Psychology

Exercise, Sleep, and Injury Control

Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Cancer

Hivaids and Other Communicable Diseases

The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

Managing Pain

Epilogue

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Exam 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Hypnosis seems to be most effective in helping people manage:

To help her relax,Brittany practices a daily routine in which she focuses her awareness on a personally meaningful phrase,or mantra.Brittany is evidently practicing:

Critically evaluate the evidence in support of acupuncture's purported effectiveness as a treatment for pain and addiction.

Most herbs in the United States are marketed as food supplements because:

Regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture as a pain treatment,which conclusion is drawn in the textbook?

Critics of chiropractic treatment point out that:

Which of these therapies does NOT belong with the others?

Biofeedback converts _____ into electrical signals.

The holistic care system that draws from homeopathy,herbal remedies,and traditional Chinese medicine is:

The only major forms of CAM originally developed in the United States are:

Vitalism,which is popular in some varieties of complementary and alternative medicine,is the concept of:

Approximately _____ of adults in the United States take vitamin supplements,even though most medical experts have yet to fully endorse nutritional supplementation.

Physiologically,hypnosis is accompanied by:

Identify the basic principles of naturopathy,and discuss the pros and cons of herbal medicine and food supplement therapy,giving specific examples.

Ed's doctor advises him to avoid several "trigger" foods,including wheat and dairy products.The doctor apparently believes Ed has a:

Which of these does the textbook NOT offer as an explanation of how relaxation and meditation might promote health?

Probiotics are:

Which of these CAM techniques has the highest success rate?

Anecdotal evidence is based on:

A recent meta-analysis of studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)found that needle acupuncture produced:

Introducing Health Psychology

Research in Health Psychology

Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

Stress

Coping With Stress

Staying Healthy: Primary Prevention and Positive Psychology

Exercise, Sleep, and Injury Control

Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Cancer

Hivaids and Other Communicable Diseases

The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

Managing Pain

Epilogue

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