Preface |
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Part 1 Introduction and Foundations |
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2 What Do We Mean by "Cupping"? |
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2.1 Definition and Treatment Coal |
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2.2 Effects and Connections |
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2.3 Methods of Application |
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5 | (1) |
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2.3.2 "Dry" or "Bloodless" Cupping |
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2.3.3 "Wet" or "Bloody" Cupping |
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2.4 Basic Therapeutic Concepts of Cupping |
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6 | (1) |
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3 The Therapeutic Conception of Dry Cupping |
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7 | (12) |
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3.1 Dry Cupping as Segmental Therapy |
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7 | (5) |
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3.1.1 "Head's Zones"-Reflex Paths from Skin to Organ |
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3.1.2 Identifying and Eliminating the Focal Disturbance |
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3.2 Dry Cupping as Regulation Therapy |
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3.3 Dry Cupping in the Foot Reflexology Zones |
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3.4 The Effects of Dry Cupping on the Human Body |
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17 | (2) |
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4 Self-regulatory Mechanisms in the Body--A Crash Course for Patients |
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4.1 The Harmony of the Organ Systems |
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4.1.6 Reproductive Organs |
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4.1.9 Hormonal Control System |
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4.2 Focal Disturbance as Regulatory Blockage in the Body |
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4.3 The Functional Unity of the Nervous System |
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4.3.1 The Cerebrospinal Nervous System |
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26 | (2) |
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4.3.2 The Vegetative Nervous System |
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28 | (5) |
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Part 2 Clinical Applications of Cupping Therapy |
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33 | (1) |
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34 | (15) |
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34 | (6) |
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34 | (2) |
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6.1.2 Symptoms: Hyperemia and Extravasation at the Cupping Sites |
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6.1.3 Complex of Symptoms: Increase in Local Blood Circulation and Paleness of the Skin |
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37 | (1) |
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6.1.4 Therapeutic Success as Diagnostic Evidence |
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6.1.5 Segmental Diagnosis (Head's Zones) |
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40 | (1) |
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6.2.1 Materials and Basic Equipment |
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42 | (1) |
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6.3 Individualized and Patient-Centered Application |
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6.3.1 Cupping Therapy on Children |
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6.3.2 Cupping Therapy on Elderly and Bedridden Patients |
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6.3.3 Exceptional Cases During Cupping and the Correct Response |
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46 | (1) |
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6.4 The Technique of Cupping Massage |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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6.5 Indications for Dry Cupping |
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6.6 Contraindications for Dry Cupping |
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7.1 Technique and Clinical Advice |
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7.1.3 Method C-Alternative to the Scarificator |
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7.2 Indications for Wet Cupping |
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50 | (1) |
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7.3 Complications and Contraindications for Wet Cupping |
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51 | (4) |
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Part 3 Cupping Therapy of Indicated Disorders and Complaints |
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8 Comments on the Organization and Use of this Part |
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55 | (2) |
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57 | (7) |
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9.2.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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9.2.4 Alternating Therapy |
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9.3 Middle Ear Inflammation (Otitis Media) |
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9.4.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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9.4.4 Alternating Therapy |
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9.5 Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) |
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9.5.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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64 | (11) |
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10.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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10.1.4 Alternating Therapy |
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10.2 Bronchial Catarrh (Bronchitis) |
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10.2.2 Treatment of Bronchitis |
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10.2.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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10.3 Influenza and Influenzal Disorders (Influenzal Bronchitis, Influenzal Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia) |
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10.3.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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10.4 Sore Throat (Tonsillitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis) |
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10.4.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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10.4.4 Alternating Therapy |
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10.5.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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10.6.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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11.1 Coronary Heart Disease (Angina Pectoris) |
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11.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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11.2 Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) |
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11.2.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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11.2.4 Alternating Therapy |
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11.3 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
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11.3.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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11.3.4 Alternating Therapy |
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12.1 Gastric Catarrh (Gastritis) |
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12.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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12.1.4 Alternating Therapy |
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12.2 Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis |
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12.2.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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12.2.4 Alternating Therapy |
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12.3.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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12.3.4 Alternating Therapy |
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12.4 Disorders of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts |
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12.4.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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88 | (1) |
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12.4.4 Alternating Therapy |
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12.5 Intestinal Disorders |
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12.5.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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90 | (1) |
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12.5.4 Alternating Therapy |
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12.6 Constipation (Obstipation) |
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91 | (1) |
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12.6.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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91 | (1) |
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12.6.4 Alternating Therapy |
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92 | (10) |
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92 | (5) |
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13.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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13.1.4 Alternating Therapy |
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13.2.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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13.2.4 Alternating Therapy |
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13.3.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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13.3.4 Alternating Therapy |
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13.4.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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13.4.4 Alternating Therapy |
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102 | (13) |
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14.1 Female Reproductive Organs |
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102 | (8) |
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14.1.1 Menstrual Disorders, Inflammations of the Reproductive Organs |
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102 | (3) |
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14.1.2 Climacteric Disorders |
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14.1.3 Sexual Malfunctions in Women |
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106 | (4) |
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14.2 Male Reproductive Organs |
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110 | (5) |
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14.2.1 Inflammation of the Prostate (Prostatitis) |
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14.2.2 Sexual Malfunctions in Men (Erectile Dysfunction) |
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15.1 Inflammation of the Kidneys (Nephritis, Acute and Chronic) |
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15.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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15.1.4 Alternating Therapy |
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15.2 Inflammation of the Bladder (Cystitis) |
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15.2.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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15.2.4 Alternating Therapy |
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16.1 Inflammation of the Nerves (Neuritis), Neuralgia (Ischialgia) |
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16.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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16.1.4 Alternating Therapy |
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16.2 Disorders of the Vegetative Regulation |
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16.3.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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16.3.4 Alternating Therapy |
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16.4 Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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124 | (4) |
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16.4.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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128 | (6) |
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16.5.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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17.1 Varicose Veins (Varices) |
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17.1.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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18 Obesity (Adipositas, Overweight) |
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136 | (2) |
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137 | (1) |
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18.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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137 | (1) |
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19 Cellulitis (Adipositas Circumscripta Oedematosa); Cellulite (Dermopanniculosis Deformans) |
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138 | (2) |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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19.3 Supplemental Therapy |
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139 | (1) |
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20 Weather Sensitivity and Weather-Triggered Symptoms and Complaints |
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140 | (5) |
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141 | (4) |
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142 | (3) |
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Part 4 Cupping Therapy in Conventional Western Medicine |
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21 Cupping as Supportive Therapy within Conventional Western Medicine |
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21.1 Integrating Conventional Western Medicine and Naturopathic Healing Methods-A Possibility? |
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21.2 How are the Terms "Disease" and "Health" Defined within Both of These Disciplines? |
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21.3 Why is Cupping Therapy Once Again Indicated in Modern Scientific Medicine at this Particular Time? |
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148 | (1) |
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21.4 Applications of Cupping Therapy in Conventional Medicine |
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149 | (2) |
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150 | (1) |
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21.5 Attempting an Evaluation |
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151 | (4) |
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155 | (3) |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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