Tom was suffering from severe anxiety. However, with the help of his therapist, he noticed that his cheek would start to "twitch" prior to an anxiety attack. This technique is most similar to ___________.

A) biofeedback training
B) token economy
C) systematic desensitization
D) cognitive behavioral therapy

Biofeedback Training

A technique that teaches individuals to improve their health by controlling certain bodily processes that normally happen involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Anxiety Attack

is a sudden onset of intense panic or fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations and shortness of breath.