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TMB60 Quiz 2.2
Theory of Massage and Bodywork
Question | Answer |
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Release of endorphins associated with massage would have which of the following effects? | Increased feeling of well-being |
Practitioners who can apply techniques to produce specific effects will be more successful in achieving: | Session and treatment goals |
Movement of lymph fluid through lymphatic vessels is largely dependent on: | Muscle contractions |
Which of the following effects of massage is an indication of improved immune function? | Increase in natural killer (NK) cells |
Desired traits such as calmness, gentleness and non-aggressiveness have been associated with _____________. | adequate pleasurable tactile experiences |
Which of the following would not be appropriate during relaxation massage? | Techniques that cause discomfort |
Which of the following types of massage works best for increased mental clarity? | 20-minute chair massage |
Physical forces such as compression, stretching, shearing, and broadening of tissues are behind the _________ effects of massage. | mechanical |
The science of ___________ has grown from the study of mind-body effects on health and disease. | psychoneuroimmunology |
Functional changes mediated by the nervous system are considered: | Reflex effects |
A group of structures within the brain associated with linking the physical to the emotional is called the ________ system. | limbic |
Deep transverse friction is applied in the remodeling phase of tissue healing to enhance: | Healthy scar formation |
Muscular tension caused by unexpressed emotions is called: | Character armor |
Changes that start during a massage and that last for a few days or weeks are called: | Long-term effects |
Multi-dose effects of massage: | Happen over time with repeated massage |
A meta-analysis that reviews a number of different research studies on the same general topic is primarily looking for: | Consistent findings |
The embryonic connection between the _______ and the nervous system has profound implications related to the study of the effects of massage on the mind and emotions. | skin |
In which phase of tissue repair is the tissue structure restored? | Regenerative |
Which mechanism of massage is most instrumental in breaking adhesions in connective tissues? | mechanical |
The part of a research report that gives a quick overview of the study methods, results, and conclusions is the: | Abstract |
A consistent finding of research about massage that is true for both the giver and receiver is that massage: | Reduces anxiety |
Release of unexpressed emotions is an example of what mechanism of massage? | Body-mind effects |
Body awareness and pain reduction are the result of stimulation of these structures in the skin: | Sensory receptors |
The systemic examination of a phenomenon using measurements based on careful observation is called: | Research |
The systemic procedure for collecting and analyzing information relevant to answering a research question is called: | The scientific method |