The commonality among all the systems, practices, and products that are considered alternative is
A) that they are ineffective except for the placebo response.
B) their derivation from Chinese medicine.
C) that they are not accepted within conventional medicine.
D) their higher degree of effectiveness compared to conventional techniques.

Question

​The commonality among all the systems, practices, and products that are considered alternative is
A) ​that they are ineffective except for the placebo response.
B) ​their derivation from Chinese medicine.
C) ​that they are not accepted within conventional medicine.
D) ​their higher degree of effectiveness compared to conventional techniques.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alternative systems, practices, and products are those that are not commonly accepted within the conventional Western medical system. This does not necessarily mean they are ineffective or lacking in value, but rather that they are not part of the mainstream medical paradigm.

​The Commonality Among All the Systems, Practices, and Products That

The Commonality Among All the Systems, Practices, and Products That