Asked by Sekhar Reddy on Sep 29, 2024

A teen with an anxiety disorder is referred for biofeedback because the parents do not want their child to take anxiolytics. Which statement from the teen indicates successful learning?

A) "Biofeedback will help me with my thoughts and physiological responses to stress."
B) "Biofeedback will direct my energies in an intentional way when stressed."
C) "Biofeedback will allow me to manipulate my stressed out joints."
D) "Biofeedback will let me assess and redirect my energy fields."

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate, muscle tension, and blood pressure through real-time feedback.

Anxiolytics

Medications or substances that are used to reduce or alleviate anxiety and its related symptoms.

Physiological Responses

Refers to the body's automatic reactions to a stimulus, including changes in heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and other bodily functions.

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