It Has Been Suggested That Biofeedback Relieves the Pain of Tension

question 96

Multiple Choice

It has been suggested that biofeedback relieves the pain of tension headaches because it "teaches people to relax," but it is more likely that

• A) the patients whose pain is seemingly relieved by biofeedback are probably also taking aspirin or Tylenol.
• B) biofeedback training gives patients a sense of control over their headache pain.
• C) biofeedback has a "numbing effect" because it affects the nerve endings in the somatic nervous system.
• D) patients experience a placebo effect because the headache pain returns once the biofeedback sessions are completed.

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Definitions:

Shock Therapy

Shock therapy, or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, particularly severe depression.

Severe Depression

A form of depression that is more intense and persistent, leading to significant impairments in daily functioning.

Somatoform Disorders

Somatoform Disorders are a group of psychological conditions where a person experiences physical symptoms that have no identifiable physical cause, suggesting that they may be linked to mental health factors.