The Use of Auditory or Visual Feedback to Learn to Exert

question 5

Multiple Choice

The use of auditory or visual feedback to learn to exert conscious voluntary control over involuntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow, and muscle tension is called:

• A) acupuncture.
• B) gate control.
• C) biofeedback.
• D) counterirritation.

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

The body's response to stimuli, resulting in physical and psychological activation, such as increased heart rate or alertness.

Extended Refractory

A prolonged period following an action potential during which a neuron or muscle cell is less capable of initiating another action potential.

Sexually Vivid Dreams

Dreams that involve explicit sexual content, which can be both a normal part of sleep and, for some, a reflection of waking desires or experiences.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate sexual development, behavior, and reproduction, such as estrogen and testosterone.