P&P 2 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Did DD Palmer's earliest subluxation theory include the idea that
subluxation caused circulatory obstruction?
Yes his earliest theory included the idea that subluxation caused circulatory
obstruction
Did DD's final theory of subluxation include the idea that nerves are
pinched in the intervertebral foramen?
No, his final theory claimed that nerves are impinged.
D.D.'s Atkinson story laid the foundation for a Constitutional religious
exemption from medical practice laws. Does this represent an evolution of
subluxation theory, of philosophy, or legal strategy?
legal strategy - use religion as a way to be exempt
B.J. worked with magnetic healer Osce P. Butters to try to do what?
pass legislation of Psychiropathy - license (give certification to practice)
drugless healers who used their hands and worked through the mind
it didn't pass
B.J. rejected much of his father's final theory of subluxation, and maintained
instead that:
Nerves can be pinched at subluxation at the intervertebral foramen.
In 1931, B.J introduced "Hole-in-One," his subluxation theory that:
One adjustment to make biggest impact. He used atlas and axis.
It wasn't until 1956 that B.J. gave the "green light" to resume what?
, Could perform full spine adjustment with approval from the supervisor
(didn't happen often).
Under H.I.O. theory, subluxation could only be confirmed by what?
Neurocalometer & spino graph
Stephenson's Ph. C. thesis introduces the idea that the intelligent forces
behind tissue growth, healing and repair are different than what?
"The intelligent forces behind tissue growth, healing and repair are different
from the forces of physics and chemistry."
Stephenson's 33 principles are based on what type of reasoning?
Deductive
The scientific method is based on what type of reasoning?
Inductive
If the premise is true and the logic is valid, then, according to this type of
reasoning, the conclusion must necessarily be true:
Deductive
The Major Premise states that:
A Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its
properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence.
According to Stephenson's definition of chiropractic, "things natural" means
what?
"The words 'things natural' are designedly used to exclude and eliminate
any intervention of a supernatural or divine character ... to distinguish
chiropractic from religion."
From the same definition, "by hand only" means what?
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
Did DD Palmer's earliest subluxation theory include the idea that
subluxation caused circulatory obstruction?
Yes his earliest theory included the idea that subluxation caused circulatory
obstruction
Did DD's final theory of subluxation include the idea that nerves are
pinched in the intervertebral foramen?
No, his final theory claimed that nerves are impinged.
D.D.'s Atkinson story laid the foundation for a Constitutional religious
exemption from medical practice laws. Does this represent an evolution of
subluxation theory, of philosophy, or legal strategy?
legal strategy - use religion as a way to be exempt
B.J. worked with magnetic healer Osce P. Butters to try to do what?
pass legislation of Psychiropathy - license (give certification to practice)
drugless healers who used their hands and worked through the mind
it didn't pass
B.J. rejected much of his father's final theory of subluxation, and maintained
instead that:
Nerves can be pinched at subluxation at the intervertebral foramen.
In 1931, B.J introduced "Hole-in-One," his subluxation theory that:
One adjustment to make biggest impact. He used atlas and axis.
It wasn't until 1956 that B.J. gave the "green light" to resume what?
, Could perform full spine adjustment with approval from the supervisor
(didn't happen often).
Under H.I.O. theory, subluxation could only be confirmed by what?
Neurocalometer & spino graph
Stephenson's Ph. C. thesis introduces the idea that the intelligent forces
behind tissue growth, healing and repair are different than what?
"The intelligent forces behind tissue growth, healing and repair are different
from the forces of physics and chemistry."
Stephenson's 33 principles are based on what type of reasoning?
Deductive
The scientific method is based on what type of reasoning?
Inductive
If the premise is true and the logic is valid, then, according to this type of
reasoning, the conclusion must necessarily be true:
Deductive
The Major Premise states that:
A Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its
properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence.
According to Stephenson's definition of chiropractic, "things natural" means
what?
"The words 'things natural' are designedly used to exclude and eliminate
any intervention of a supernatural or divine character ... to distinguish
chiropractic from religion."
From the same definition, "by hand only" means what?
