Regarding Biofeedback, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 487

Multiple Choice

Regarding biofeedback, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Biofeedback has been successful because it creates a dramatic placebo effect in the person utilizing it.
• B)Some researchers believe that biofeedback simply acts as a "mirror" to help a person perform tasks involving self-regulation.
• C)Biofeedback has been used with some success to control epileptic seizures and hyperactivity in children.
• D)Many of biofeedback's benefits arise from general relaxation.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring approximately between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism but a lack of operational logic.

Decenter

In Piaget’s terminology, to think simultaneously about several aspects of a situation.

Piaget

Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist renowned for his work in child development and his theory of cognitive stages.

Situation

Refers to a set of circumstances or a scenario in which individuals find themselves, which can affect their actions and decisions.