Exam 8: The Cam Movement

Most methods referred to as "alternative"lack a scientifically plausible rationale.

All the following promote unscientific methods except for the

Naturopaths are licensed to practice in most states in the United States.

Practitioners who label themselves "holistic"often use unscientific methods of diagnosis and treatment.

A 1978 report by the Office of Technology Assessment was justified in claiming that only 10% to 20% of medical procedures were effective.

Iridologists and ophthalmologists examine the eye in similar ways.

The fact that acupuncture is widely used proves that it is effective.

Patients who rely on exaggerated chiropractic claims may delay obtaining more appropriate care.

Clinical ecology is a scientific medical practice that is based on the treatment of symptoms that result from hypersensitivity to common foods and chemicals.

Claims that acupuncture is effective against a wide variety of diseases are not based on well-designed clinical trials.

Most chiropractors can be categorized as

All of the following are examples of advocates pressuring governments to reduce consumer protections except

Hypoglycemia is easily diagnosed with a glucose tolerance test.

The scientific community has accepted the chiropractic concept that nerve interference is a major cause of disease.

Most doctors believe that faith healing can cure organic disease.

All of the following are True of the science-based medical community except

Reports on most of the research studies funded by the NIH Office of Alternative Medicine have been published in major medical journals.

"Medical freedom"laws are a cornerstone of consumer protection.

A large experiment has demonstrated that therapeutic touch practitioners can measure the body's "energy field."

Which of the following is characteristic of homeopathy?