biofeedback

Question 1

biofeedback

Answer 1

• helps the patient to recognise the physical consequences of their stress

Question 2

awareness (phase 1)

Answer 2

• client is connected to a machine that converts physiological activities into signals that can be seen and heard

Question 3

relaxation (phase 2)

Answer 3

• client is connected to a heart rate monitor to measure their response to stress

Question 4

role of operant conditioning (phase 2)

Answer 4

• the machine gives the client feedback the confirms their responses are moving in the right direction
• positive reinforcement means that the behaviour is repeated without any conscious attempt on the client’s part

Question 5

transfer (phase 3)

Answer 5

• the skills learned are transferred to real situations

Question 6

strength

Answer 6

• helps the patient recognise the physical responses to stress which help them they are stressed
• this helps them implement relaxation techniques to self-manage this, reducing the strain on the NHS

Question 7

weakness

Answer 7

• counterproductive: could potentially frighten people which would then make them more stressed