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Practice Quiz for Chapter 22

Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.


1:  Which of the following statements is said to be true about massage?
A: Human touch is as essential in the high tech age as food and water.
B: Massage therapy gained acceptance in the US with the fitness boom.
C: Massage falls into three categories: Oriental, European and American.
D: A & B.
E: All of the above.

2:  This form of massage is based on the concept of unblocking areas to restore a balance of energy:
A: Swedish massage.
B: Rolfing.
C: Shiatsu.
D: Acupuncture.

3:  Tsubos is a term used to describe:
A: An ointment for massage.
B: A flotation tank.
C: Touch deprivation.
D: An acupressure point.

4:  This phase of the Swedish massage involves a long stroking action along the muscle fibers.
A: Petrissage.
B: Tapotement.
C: Friction.
D: Effleurage.

5:  Sports massage differs from other forms of massage with this aspect:
A: Stretching and pulling of limbs
B: It's combined with aromatherapy
C: It's a hybrid of several massage techniques
D: primary focus on face and scalp

6:  Massage research with premature babies showed that:
A: Massage made no difference with their health status.
B: Infants showed significant improvement in emotional health.
C: Infants showed significant weight gain.
D: Infants showed reduced signs of colic digestion.

7:  People who own pets tend to have lower resting heart rates and blood pressures.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

8:  Additional research with massage therapy found that massage actually can enhance the effectiveness of the immune system by increasing SIgA and the beta endorphin count.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

9:  The Japanese often use aromatherapy at worksites to enhance productivity.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

10:  Lavender is used in aromatherapy to calm the nervous system.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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