The goal of constraint-induced movement therapy is to encourage stroke patients to use the afflicted arm by _______ the unaffected arm.
A) mirroring
B) restraining
C) attachment to
D) forced movement controlled by

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Constraint-induced movement therapy involves restraining the unaffected arm to encourage the use of the afflicted arm. This is done to promote the relearning of motor skills and encourage neuroplasticity in the affected area. Therefore, the best choice is B, restraining.

The Goal of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Is to Encourage Stroke