A health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a client as a method of dealing with the high levels of stress in her life. Which of the following explanations best characterizes an aspect of biofeedback treatment?
A) "You might be asked to use an electrocardiogram as part of the therapy."
B) "The goal is to make you aware of your physiological processes."
C) "You'll hopefully be able to gain control over skeletal muscle contractions."
D) "You'll become aware of the increased skin temperature that accompanies anxiety."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The goal of biofeedback is to gain control over muscle contractions that accompany anxiety and tension. Electrocardiograms are not used in biofeedback, and control, rather than simply awareness, is the ultimate goal. Skin temperature decreases, not increases, with anxiety.

A Health Care Professional Has Recommended Biofeedback to a Client