Which of the Following Pieces of Evidence Fails to Support

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of evidence fails to support the idea that acupuncture works due to the power of suggestion

• A) Acupuncture appears to work better in highly suggestible people.
• B) Patients who benefit from acupuncture are well indoctrinated.
• C) Analgesia effects can be demonstrated with acupuncture in animals.
• D) Gate-control theory cannot account for the effects of acupuncture.

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