The Dramatic Increase in Complementary and Alternative Therapies That Began

question 9

Multiple Choice

The dramatic increase in complementary and alternative therapies that began in the final decade of the twentieth century probably was the result of which of the following factors? Select all that apply.

• A)The advent of the Internet
• B)The use of traditional Western medicine for treatment
• C)Increased consumer awareness of the limitations of conventional medicine
• D)Increased international travel
• E)Increased media attention

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Definitions:

Artificial Mothers

Reference to research setups, often in psychology, where infants or young animals are provided with substitute mother figures made from materials like cloth or wire to study attachment behavior.

Nature

All aspects of the material world such as animals, plants, landscapes, and earth's own creations, excluding human-made objects and structures.

Nurture

The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something, often emphasizing the environmental influences on development.

Authoritative

Pertaining to a style of parenting or leadership that is firm, fair, and nurturing, balancing demands with responsiveness.