EFT Meridian Theory & Acupressure Points 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many sequence tapping points are used in the standard basic EFT tapping protocol (excluding the Setup Karate Chop point)?
- 5
- 6
- 8 (Correct answer)
- 10
Correct answer: 8
The standard EFT sequence uses 8 tapping points: Eyebrow, Side of Eye, Under Eye, Under Nose, Chin, Collarbone, Under Arm, and Top of Head.
Question 2: The Eyebrow (EB) tapping point in EFT is located at the beginning of the eyebrow and corresponds to which meridian?
- Liver meridian
- Bladder meridian (Correct answer)
- Gallbladder meridian
- Stomach meridian
Correct answer: Bladder meridian
The Eyebrow point corresponds to the Bladder meridian, which in TCM is associated with trauma, frustration, and restlessness.
Question 3: The Karate Chop (KC) point, used for the EFT Setup Statement, is located on the outer edge of the hand and corresponds to which meridian?
- Heart meridian
- Small Intestine meridian (Correct answer)
- Lung meridian
- Triple Warmer meridian
Correct answer: Small Intestine meridian
The Karate Chop point corresponds to the Small Intestine meridian, which is linked to psychological reversal and the sorting of emotions.
Question 4: Which tapping point in the EFT sequence is associated with the Stomach meridian and is located directly beneath the center of the eye?
- Under Nose
- Side of Eye
- Under Eye (Correct answer)
- Collarbone
Correct answer: Under Eye
The Under Eye point corresponds to the Stomach meridian, which in TCM is associated with anxiety, worry, and nervousness.
Question 5: The Under Arm (UA) tapping point, located about 4 inches below the armpit, corresponds to which meridian?
- Liver meridian
- Heart meridian
- Spleen meridian (Correct answer)
- Kidney meridian
Correct answer: Spleen meridian
The Under Arm point corresponds to the Spleen meridian, which in TCM is associated with anxiety, worry, and obsessive thinking.
Question 6: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, which concept refers to the vital life force or energy that flows through pathways in the body?
- Shen
- Qi (Correct answer)
- Jing
- Wei
Correct answer: Qi
Qi (also spelled Chi) is the vital life force or energy that flows through meridians in the body, and disruptions to this flow are considered the root of illness and emotional distress in TCM.
Question 7: The Collarbone (CB) tapping point in EFT is located just below the collarbone and corresponds to which meridian?
- Lung meridian
- Heart meridian
- Kidney meridian (Correct answer)
- Triple Warmer meridian
Correct answer: Kidney meridian
The Collarbone point corresponds to the Kidney meridian, which in TCM is associated with fear, sexual trauma, and existential dread.
How many sequence tapping points are used in the standard basic EFT tapping protocol (excluding the Setup Karate Chop point)?