Stress Management Chapter 12 – Flashcards
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The use of instrumentation to mirror psychophysiologic processes while reporting that measurement back to the person being monitored is called
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Biofeedback
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Biofeedback that measures temperature is called
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Thermal biofeedback
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Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback measures
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Muscle contractions
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A(n) _____________ is an example of a biofeedback instrument
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Basal body thermometer
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Deep breathing that expands the belly rather than the chest is called
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Diaphragmatic breathing
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A relaxation technique that searches for relaxed body parts and transports that sensation to less relaxed areas is called
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Body scanning
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A relaxation technique that involves manipulating points in the body that are muscularly tense is called
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Massage
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A six-step relaxation technique that results in relaxation in seconds is called
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Quieting reflex
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Pressing down on points of the body where knots or bands of muscle tension frequently occur is called
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Acupressure
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A massage technique that massages a "reflex zone" in the foot in which damage to body parts is thought to be manifested is called
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Reflexology
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The use of plant material added to massage oil thought to have pharmacological qualities that improve health is called
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Aromatherapy
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The most relaxing and healthy type of breathing is
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Diaphragmatic breathing
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____________ is focusing your attention on the present moment
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Mindfulness
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All of the following are basic principles of Tai Chi, except
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Imagery
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Massage strokes using light slaps or karate chops are called
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Hacking
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Massage strokes using vigorous pressure of the thumb or fingertips are called
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Friction
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Massage strokes that squeeze across the width of a muscle are called
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Kneading
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Gentle stroking massage along the length of a muscle is called
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Effleurage
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Gentle pressure massage applied across the width of a muscle is called
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Petrissage
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Thermal biofeedback is effective at treating conditions related to
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Blood flow
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Practicing mindfulness has been found to
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Both A and B
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A weightlifter may weigh more than the body mass index chart advises, but is not obese
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True
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Biofeedback equipment is to be used as a training device to help people gain greater control of their physiological processes
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True
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Biofeedback is so effective that it is usually not accompanied by any other stress-reducing techniques
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True
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Shiatsu is acupressure massage
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True
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If prayer or religion is an important part of an individual's life, repeating a phrase from a prayer or hymn may be a good source of relaxation
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True
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Even individuals who are not very flexible can benefit from yoga
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True
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Pet owners tend to have higher heart rates and higher blood pressure levels than non-pet owners
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False
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Thermal biofeedback has been used to treat Raynaud's disease, migraine headaches, and hypertension
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True
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Stress is often associated with a preoccupation with the past or with a fear of the future
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True
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EMG is effective in treating conditions requiring muscle control
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True
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Practicing mindfulness will not reduce stress levels
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False
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Some individuals have learned to alter specific functions using biofeedback
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True
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Biofeedback does not share any common elements with other relaxation techniques
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False
