Biofeedback Flashcards
A01
helps us have full control over involuentar physiological processes
Stages
1- client connected to machine turn physiological activity into visual/activitysignals moinitored to client
2- Trained to beaware of physiological functions make adjustments to desired direction Use of O.C and apprisal to therapist
3- Apply to real world
Supporting evidence
Lemaire 2011 et al
What did he do
Used medical doctors used bio feedback 3x a day over 28 day period completed qairre measuring perception how stressed, also measured heart rate/ cortisol levels
What did Lemaire find
Mean stress score for bio fell significantly, control group fell but smaller. No difference in physiological measures
Lemaire Suggest
Subjective POV of a psychological impact not physiological
A03
Supporting evidence
excessible nature- smart watched
Individual diff
Drug therapy cheaper