A patient with high blood pressure is connected to a device that allows the individual to listen for the sounds of his heart rate decreasing as he practices relaxation. This is most likely a _______ training session.

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This scenario describes the use of biofeedback, which involves using electronic monitoring devices to provide individuals with information about their physiological processes, in this case, the sounds of their heart rate decreasing as they practice relaxation. The goal is for the individual to learn how to control these processes through feedback and practice. The other options, modeling, flooding, and shaping do not accurately describe this scenario.

A Patient with High Blood Pressure Is Connected to a Device