The History of Osteopathy Suggests How Difficult It Is to

question 5

Multiple Choice

The history of osteopathy suggests how difficult it is to

• A) move from being a marginal occupation to being a limited occupation.
• B) maintain an independent and unique identity while becoming a parallel profession.
• C) improve the educational standards of a field.
• D) gain legal recognition when a field has many female practitioners.
• E) gain legal recognition when a field lacks a scientific basis.

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Definitions:

Subjectifies

The process of making or treating something as a subject, imbuing it with subjective qualities or perspectives.

Objectifies

The act of treating people or aspects of their identity as objects or commodities, often leading to reductionism and dehumanization.

Role

The function or characteristic behavior expected of an individual in a particular social context or system.

Defenses

Psychological mechanisms that protect individuals from perceived threats or uncomfortable realities, often by distorting reality in some way.