Author Question: As a treatment for pain, acupuncture A) is found to be no more effective than a placebo. B) ... (Read 68 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

As a treatment for pain, acupuncture

A) is found to be no more effective than a placebo.
B) produces brain changes consistent with pain relief.
C) is less well established than either qi gong or tai chi.
D) is found in research to have all of these characteristics.

Question 2

Techniques from traditional Chinese medicine have demonstrated effectiveness for managing stress and depression. Which of the following statements describes the research findings?

A) Acupuncture and acupressure are effective in managing stress but less effective for depression.
B) Qi gong and tai chi are effective for managing stress, anxiety, and depression, but acupuncture has not been found to be effective for these conditions.
C) Qi gong and tai chi are effective for managing stress, and acupuncture is an effective treatment for depression.
D) Herbal preparations are effective in managing anxiety, and qi gong is an effective treatment for depression.