Complementary and Alternative Therapies Have Many Benefits for the Childbearing

question 12

Multiple Choice

Complementary and alternative therapies have many benefits for the childbearing family and others.However,many of these remedies have associated risks.Which of the following situations would be considered a risk? Select all that apply.

• A)Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain,prescribed by the primary caregiver
• B)Trying out a homeopathic medicine from a friend to reduce swelling in the legs
• C)Getting a chiropractic treatment for lower back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary health care provider
• D)Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain
• E)Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational process where two signals are consistently linked together; initially, the response is triggered by the second signal but over time, it starts being triggered by the first signal alone.

Associative Learning

The process by which an individual learns to connect two stimuli or a behavior and its consequence, forming new knowledge.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often used in the context of drug addiction or allergy.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.