Henry Is Treated for Hypertension by Using a Procedure in Which

question 26

Multiple Choice

Henry is treated for hypertension by using a procedure in which he receives information about small decreases in his blood pressure presented visually on a screen. What treatment is Henry receiving?

• A) cognitive coping training
• B) biofeedback training
• C) autonomic response generalization
• D) progressive relaxation training

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