Regarding Benson's Research, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 284

Multiple Choice

Regarding Benson's research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Most people have forgotten how to relax deeply.
• B)In producing the relaxation response, people are taught to focus on upsetting thoughts, to solve them quickly, and then set them aside.
• C)The relaxation response is responsible for the beneficial effects of meditation.
• D)People can be taught to produce the relaxation response by progressively relaxing their muscles and becoming aware of their breathing.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach founded by Sigmund Freud focusing on uncovering and interpreting unconscious desires and conflicts.

Person-Centered

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of the individual's personal experience and self-concept in the therapeutic process.

Inner Potential

The innate capacity or ability within an individual to achieve growth, development, or success.

Therapy

A general term for the treatment of disorders or illness, mental or physical, through systematic intervention, often involving specific techniques or approaches.