C3. Biofeedback

Question 1

What does biofeedback aim to do?

Answer 1

Aims to give the stressed person a greater awareness of their body’s physical and mental processes using electronic monitoring.

Question 2

What four things happen in physiological feedback?

Answer 2

1. It uses technology to measure body functions, such as (brain waves and heart rate).
2. The measures change when the body is faced with stress triggers.
3. When physiological measure reaches a certain level, an alarm is displayed.
4. The person then uses relaxation strategies to reduce effects of stress.

Question 3

What are 3 relaxation strategies?

Answer 3

1. Meditation
2. Massages
3. Yoga

Question 4

How effective is biofeedback?

Answer 4

It is effective as it it is useful with young children, and can be applied in everyday life.

Question 5

How ethical is biofeedback?

Answer 5

Client has no control over their therapy.

Question 6

What is a disadvantage of biofeedback?

Answer 6

1. Expensive equipment required
2. Time consuming