Question

read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

savannah has been diagnosed with panic attacks. she and her doctors are trying to figure out how to get her panic attacks under control. she is hooked up to a machine that beeps when her heart rate speeds up so that she can concentrate on lowering her heart rate and keeping calm.

savannahs doctors are more than likely using ________ to help her control her panic attacks.
a. biofeedback
b. hypnosis
c. meditation
d. tolerance

Explanation:

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Analyze the scenario and physiological feedback mechanism

The scenario describes Savannah being hooked up to a machine that monitors her heart rate and provides an auditory signal (beeping) when her heart rate increases. This real-time physiological feedback allows her to consciously practice relaxation techniques to lower her heart rate.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• A. biofeedback: This technique uses monitoring devices to provide real-time information on physiological functions (like heart rate or muscle tension) so that an individual can learn to consciously regulate them. This matches the scenario perfectly.
• B. hypnosis: A state of highly focused attention or clinical suggestion, which does not require real-time physiological monitoring machinery.
• C. meditation: A mental practice to focus attention or achieve a calm state, which can be done without external monitoring equipment.
• D. tolerance: A physiological state where a subject's reaction to a drug decreases after repeated exposure, which is unrelated to the scenario.

Determine the correct option

Option A is the correct term for using a machine to monitor and control physiological responses.
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<mcq-correct>A. biofeedback</mcq-correct>
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<mcq-option>C. meditation</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>D. tolerance</mcq-option>
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The scenario describes Savannah being hooked up to a machine that monitors her heart rate and provides an auditory signal (beeping) when her heart rate increases. This real-time physiological feedback allows her to consciously practice relaxation techniques to lower her heart rate.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• A. biofeedback: This technique uses monitoring devices to provide real-time information on physiological functions (like heart rate or muscle tension) so that an individual can learn to consciously regulate them. This matches the scenario perfectly.
• B. hypnosis: A state of highly focused attention or clinical suggestion, which does not require real-time physiological monitoring machinery.
• C. meditation: A mental practice to focus attention or achieve a calm state, which can be done without external monitoring equipment.
• D. tolerance: A physiological state where a subject's reaction to a drug decreases after repeated exposure, which is unrelated to the scenario.

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Option A is the correct term for using a machine to monitor and control physiological responses.
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