The Work on Biofeedback by Physiological Psychologists Has Shown Us

question 65

Multiple Choice

The work on biofeedback by physiological psychologists has shown us that

• A) even internal functions like heart rate and blood pressure can be controlled with psychological methods.
• B) the mind/body dichotomy really exists and can be measured.
• C) psychoanalysis is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure.
• D) biofeedback is an ineffective method of therapy.

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