Pre-Scientific Medicine and Health Concepts Quiz

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According to Christian Boorse, what is the key problem in defining 'disease'?

The subjective assessment of disease based on cultural values and beliefs
The distinction between disease and illness
The absence of a valueneutral definition for 'disease'
The assessment of 'normal' internal state of an individual (correct)

In the context of pre-scientific medicine and scientific medicine, what does 'empirical medicine' refer to?

Medicine based on observational evidence and practical experience (correct)
Medicine without any scientific foundation
Medicine focused on religious healing practices
Medicine based on magical beliefs and superstitions

What is the distinguishing feature of 'scientific point of view' in defining 'health' from a naturalist perspective?

It focuses on subjective assessment of 'health'
It pursues a valueneutral definition of 'health' (correct)
It does not consider cultural influences on the concept of 'health'
It is based on religious beliefs and cultural values

What is the main challenge in assessing 'disease' according to normativist Boorse?

The assessment of 'normal' internal state of an individual (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prehistoric medicine' refer to in the context of the text?

Medicine practiced with no scientific foundation or empirical evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Téchne' and 'Scientia' are associated with which aspect of medicine?

Skills and knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the theoretical foundation of Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Existence of life force channels conducting qi (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what is the alteration of the flow of qi believed to produce?

Physical diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the foundation of Homeopathy?

Disease as disharmony of the life force (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary basis for diagnosis in Homeopathy?

Patient's story and symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Popular Medicine?

Influence from scientific medicine (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Prescientific Medicine, what is the function of the Healer in Primitive medicine?

Serving as a bridge to supernatural forces (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary causes of disease explained by Primitive medicine in Prescientific Medicine?

Supernatural forces and cultural-specific mechanisms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason cited in the text for the continued existence of Popular Medicine alongside scientific medicine?

'Human' and 'Philosophical' needs not met by scientific medicine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the philosophical ideal of Naturism?

Trust in the healing force of nature and restoring health through natural rules (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of osteopathy according to the text?

Disease rooted in musculoskeletal system and problems with the obstruction of body fluids (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment method based on for osteopathy?

Proper bone manipulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as pseudoscience according to the text?

Cranial osteopathy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of disease in chiropractic?

Impingement or pressure on the nerves as they exit the spine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the risks associated with the social use of alternative medicine according to the text?

Inducing patients to abandon treatments with proven scientific efficacy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in Naturism according to the text?

Healing force of nature and restoring health through natural rules (D) Signup and view all the answers