The dramatic increase in complementary and alternative therapies that began in the final decade of the twentieth century probably was the result of which of the following factors? Select all that apply
1. The advent of the Internet
2. The use of traditional Western medicine for treatment
3. Increased consumer awareness of the limitations of conventional medicine
4. Increased international travel
5. Increased media attention
Correct
1; 3; 4; 5
Rationale:
1. The advent of the Internet, along with increased consumer awareness of the limitations of the current conventional medicine and increased international travel, has received increased media attention.
2. The use of traditional Western medicine for treatment often has stopped the use of complementary therapies and forced clients to hide the fact they use them from their health care providers.
3. The advent of the Internet, along with increased consumer awareness of the limitations of the current conventional medicine and increased international travel, has received increased media attention.
4. The advent of the Internet, along with increased consumer awareness of the limitations of the current conventional medicine and increased international travel, has received increased media attention.
5. The advent of the Internet, along with increased consumer awareness of the limitations of the current conventional medicine and increased international travel, has received increased media attention.
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