Which Statement About Alternative and Complementary Therapies Is True

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about alternative and complementary therapies is true?

• A) Replace conventional Western modalities of treatment
• B) Are used by only a small number of American adults
• C) Allow for more patient autonomy but also may carry risks
• D) Focus primarily on the disease an individual is experiencing

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Definitions:

Coping

The process of managing external and internal demands that are perceived as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person.

Normal Development

The typical progression through various cognitive, emotional, and social stages as an individual grows.

Conflicts

Situations or internal states where incompatible objectives, beliefs, or behaviors lead to a state of tension.

Developmental Stages

Represent phases in human growth and development characterized by distinct physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that occur in a predictable sequence.