A person is sitting comfortably in a quiet room with his eyes closed.As he repeats a word silently to himself,his breathing slows,his heart rate and blood pressure decrease,and tension leaves his muscles.Which term best captures this behaviour?

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The behavior described in the scenario is indicative of the relaxation response, which is a physiological state of decreased arousal that can be achieved through techniques such as meditation or deep breathing. The other options (biofeedback, cognitive restructuring, and cognitive reappraisal) are techniques or processes that may also involve relaxation but are not specifically mentioned in the scenario.

A Person Is Sitting Comfortably in a Quiet Room with His