What philosophy underlies the use of CAT?
A) The mind, body, and spirit function as a unified whole.
B) The mind and the body are separate and distinct.
C) Parts of an organism rarely interact or change.
D) Traditional medicine is most effective for chronic illnesses.
Ans: A
A holistic philosophy underlies much of CAT. People have a mind, body, and spirit that are connected and function as a unified whole. A change in any part of the organism will be reflected in other parts.
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