Which group of individuals is least likely to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) medications?
a. Individuals who occasionally practice home remedies
b. Individuals who have the greatest trust in contemporary health care practices and technologies
c. Individuals who practice non-Western folk and cultural practices and beliefs
d. Individuals who verbalize their belief in self-treatment
ANS: B
Individuals who have the greatest trust in contemporary health care practices and technologies are least likely to purchase OTC drugs or to use questionably efficacious products on their own.
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