Which of the following best describes why folk healers are used by many people? (Select all that apply.)
a. Folk healers are often effective.
b. Folk healers do not charge for their efforts.
c. Folk healers integrate religion and medicine.
d. Folk healers use media very effectively.
e. Folk healers may involve the whole family.
f.
Many physicians recommend folk healers.
ANS: A, C, E
Folk healers offer repeated success, as many of their medicines are effective; their healing practices are socially cohesive, often including family and neighbors; and folk healers often integrate religion and morality with medicine. Folk healers usually have a charge for their services. Folk healers may or may not be using media to promote their services. Most physicians do not recommend folk healers.
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