What Is Biofeedback

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Multiple Choice

What is biofeedback?

• A) It is a process of stress reduction requiring subjects to tense muscles in order to facilitate better relaxation.
• B) It is a physiological monitoring device made to respond to changes in heart rate.
• C) It is a process through which patients monitor their own physiological functions.
• D) It is the process through which neurotransmitters are released into synaptic clefts.

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