Sonia learned many techniques from a healer in her home country of Peru. After moving to the United States, Sonia decides to offer herbal remedies to people who distrust doctors and refuse Western medicine. What term do sociologists use to describe what Sonia offers?
a. alternative medicine
b. complementary medicine
c. faith healing
d. herbal remedy cures
Answer: a. alternative medicine
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