Foundations Of Chiropractic (FOC) Exam 1 Practice

Which of the following is not a published chiropractic paradigm?

Metaphysical paradigm Clinical paradigm Philosophical paradigm Scientific paradigm

Correct Answer:

Philosophical paradigm

Explanation:

Chiropractic paradigms are published frameworks used to describe how practitioners interpret health and care. Among the commonly described ones, metaphysical (vitalistic) and scientific (evidence-based) stand as distinct published approaches, and the clinical paradigm describes the practice patterns and care orientation. A philosophical framing, while important as a lens for thinking about care, isn’t listed as a separate published chiropractic paradigm in standard literature. It’s treated more as a underpinning perspective that informs the other paradigms rather than a standalone, published paradigm itself. That’s why this option is the best choice for not being a published chiropractic paradigm.

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