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

​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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research studies have shown that acupuncture produces changes in the brain that are consistent with pain relief. However, the effectiveness of acupuncture compared to a placebo is still debated. Qi gong and tai chi are not directly related to acupuncture and are not comparable as treatments for pain.

​As a Treatment for Pain, Acupuncture

As a Treatment for Pain, Acupuncture