Question 1

The biorhythm theory claims that the human body follows a cyclic physical, emotional, and intellectual pattern that is predictable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People often accept the vague, general statements of astrologers as descriptive of their personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of faith healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is very expensive. 
B)  It may delay appropriate treatment in serious conditions. 
C)  Practitioners are sincere. 
D)  Testimonials are used. 
E)  There is no follow-up to determine success or failure. 
A)  It is very expensive. 
B)  It may delay appropriate treatment in serious conditions. 
C)  Practitioners are sincere. 
D)  Testimonials are used. 
E)  There is no follow-up to determine success or failure.

Question 4

Science-based and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners interpret the patient's pulse the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explanations for claims that healing through faith has occurred may include all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  mistakes in diagnosis. 
B)  spontaneous remission. 
C)  excessive drug use. 
D)  suggestibility. 
A)  mistakes in diagnosis. 
B)  spontaneous remission. 
C)  excessive drug use. 
D)  suggestibility.

Question 6

Acupuncture sometimes produces temporary pain relief, but the mechanism for doing so remains unclear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Proponents of iridology claim that abnormal body conditions cause abnormal eye markings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The biorhythm theory claims that the human body follows a cyclic physical, emotional, and intellectual pattern that is predictable.

People often accept the vague, general statements of astrologers as descriptive of their personalities.

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of faith healing?

Science-based and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners interpret the patient's pulse the same way.

Explanations for claims that healing through faith has occurred may include all the following except

Acupuncture sometimes produces temporary pain relief, but the mechanism for doing so remains unclear.

Proponents of iridology claim that abnormal body conditions cause abnormal eye markings.

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Exam 8: The Cam Movement

The biorhythm theory claims that the human body follows a cyclic physical, emotional, and intellectual pattern that is predictable.

People often accept the vague, general statements of astrologers as descriptive of their personalities.

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of faith healing?

Science-based and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners interpret the patient's pulse the same way.

Explanations for claims that healing through faith has occurred may include all the following except

Acupuncture sometimes produces temporary pain relief, but the mechanism for doing so remains unclear.

Proponents of iridology claim that abnormal body conditions cause abnormal eye markings.

Consumer Health Issues

Separating Fact From Fiction

Frauds and Quackery

Advertising and Other Promotional Activities

Science-Based Health Care

Mental and Behavioral Help

Dental Care

A Close Look at Chiropractic

Basic Nutrition Concepts

Nutrition Fads, Fallacies, and Scams

Weight Control

Fitness Concepts, Products, and Services

Personal Health and Safety

Cardiovascular Disease

Health Devices

Coping With Death

Health-Care Facilities

Health Insurance

Health-Care Financing

Consumer Laws, Agencies, and Strategies

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