Connor, who suffers from asthma and depression, has become involved in a psychophysiological intervention research study in which he is monitored closely by means of a number of electrodes that record the variations in a number of his physiological systems, including his respiratory and cardiovascular system. He is asked many times to adjust his breathing in specific intervals until a desired pattern is observed in his physiological readings. What intervention is Connor participating in?

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Connor is participating in heart rate variability biofeedback, which involves monitoring physiological systems such as respiratory and cardiovascular systems and adjusting breathing patterns to achieve desired patterns in the readings. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and yoga do not involve monitoring physiological systems in this way, and transcendental meditation typically involves focusing on a specific word or phrase rather than adjusting physiological responses.

Connor, Who Suffers from Asthma and Depression, Has Become Involved