In One Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Treatments in Relieving

question 56

Multiple Choice

In one study comparing the effectiveness of different treatments in relieving the pain of tension headaches, the greatest relief occurred with:

• A) biofeedback.
• B) relaxation training.
• C) a combination of biofeedback and relaxation.
• D) a placebo.

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Definitions:

Top-Down

An approach or process that is initiated from the higher levels of a hierarchy and carried through to the lower levels, often in decision-making or processing information.

Perceptual Set

A psychological framework that predisposes individuals to perceive information in a particular way based on their expectations, emotions, and experiences.

Influenced

The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Perception

The method through which people structure and understand their sensory experiences to assign significance to the world around them.