ARCB EXAM PREPARATION SET
10 - HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
1. The body is reflected on the feet in the shape of the body.
Answer What is the theory of reflexology?
2. First use of the word 'reflex'.
Answer Johann August Unzer, 1771
3. Introduced the concept of 'reflex action'.
Answer Marshall Hall, 1883
4. Article discussing the beneficial use of inducing a blister on the skin for the
healing of internal problems was published in neurology journal.
Answer T. Lauter Brunton, late 1880s
5. Charted areas according to spinal segment to which they belong; established
'Head zones' that are now called dermatomes; proved neurological relationship
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, between skin and internal organs.Answer Sir Henry Head
6. Conditioned reflex response; relationship between stimulus and response.
Answer -
Ivan Pavlov, early 1900s
7. Originated the term 'reflexology', used in psychological perspective; science
of human personality studies from the strictly objective, bio-social standpoint.-
Answer Dr. Vladimir Bekhterev, 1907, 1932
8. Development of 'reflex massage' techniques.
Answer Germany, late 1890s, early 1900s
9. Published a manuscript in Vienna titled Pressure Points, their origin and
significance; noted that pressure incited changes in the body; introduced the
picture of illness long before it is to be recognized as an expression of a
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10 - HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY
1. The body is reflected on the feet in the shape of the body.
Answer What is the theory of reflexology?
2. First use of the word 'reflex'.
Answer Johann August Unzer, 1771
3. Introduced the concept of 'reflex action'.
Answer Marshall Hall, 1883
4. Article discussing the beneficial use of inducing a blister on the skin for the
healing of internal problems was published in neurology journal.
Answer T. Lauter Brunton, late 1880s
5. Charted areas according to spinal segment to which they belong; established
'Head zones' that are now called dermatomes; proved neurological relationship
1/5
, between skin and internal organs.Answer Sir Henry Head
6. Conditioned reflex response; relationship between stimulus and response.
Answer -
Ivan Pavlov, early 1900s
7. Originated the term 'reflexology', used in psychological perspective; science
of human personality studies from the strictly objective, bio-social standpoint.-
Answer Dr. Vladimir Bekhterev, 1907, 1932
8. Development of 'reflex massage' techniques.
Answer Germany, late 1890s, early 1900s
9. Published a manuscript in Vienna titled Pressure Points, their origin and
significance; noted that pressure incited changes in the body; introduced the
picture of illness long before it is to be recognized as an expression of a
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