N-Adjunctive Therapeutic Tech & Professional Conduct 1

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Passive volition is illustrated by

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Passive volition involves control through allowing, in contrast to forcing. For example, a patient might visualize a hand immersed in warm water.

Front 2

Several studies have shown that biofeedback training results in no deeper relaxation than procedures like Progressive Relaxation. What best accounts for these findings?

Back 2

Biofeedback is information. Just as information from a stopwatch does not automatically increase a runner's speed, biofeedback does not automatically relax a patient. The effect of physiological feedback depends on how it is used to train the patient.

Front 3

Which of these changes during relaxation training would place your patient at greatest risk?

Back 3

The most dangerous of these changes is a decreased insulin requirement since this could result in an accidental insulin overdose in a Type 1 diabetic.

Front 4

Which is the first step in most stress management programs?

Back 4

Acute and chronic stressors are usually identified during the assessment stage of a stress management program.

Front 5

Which best describes the state of relaxation that we should train patients to experience?

Back 5

Clinicians should train patients to achieve an alert state of cultivated low arousal. This allows them to remain relaxed while performing daily tasks like driving.

Front 6

A physician asks you to provide EEG biofeedback to reduce the frequency of a patient's generalized seizures. If you have no experience in this area, you should

Back 6

The relevant principle is that clinicians should practice within the limits of their expertise. You should refer the case to a certified provider who is competent to treat generalized seizures.

Front 7

A group of law enforcement officers discuss conflict situations and then visualize successfully defusing an argument with an angry civilian in

Back 7

Meichenbaum's stress inoculation procedure has been used to defuse predictable stressors.

Front 8

A patient you are treating for ADHD enters a neurofeedback training session with acute depression. How should you respond?

Back 8

When a patient enters a neurofeedback training session with acute depression, you should immediately assess the risk of suicide. Based on this assessment, you should make an appropriate referral.

Front 9

The main goal of Progressive Relaxation is to

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Jacobson designed Progressive Relaxation exercises to increase patient awareness of muscle tension and reduce residual tension.

Front 10

Active volition is illustrated by

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Active volition involves effortful control: trying instead of allowing.

Front 11

According to the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, who should supervise the biofeedback practice of an uncertified biofeedback provider?

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The supervisor should be a licensed professional who is certified in biofeedback.

Front 12

Who legally regulates clinical neurofeedback practice?

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Neurofeedback practice is legally regulated by state legislatures.

Front 13

A stimulus hierarchy is an important component of

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Patients treated for phobia with Systematic Desensitization build stimulus hierarchies that allow gradual exposure to more intense fear-eliciting stimuli.

Front 14

Luthe believed that self-regulation is accomplished in Autogenic Training through

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Luthe theorized that self-regulation is achieved in Autogenic Training through visualization. In this process, a patient chooses to experience a physiological change ("warmth and heaviness") and then achieves this change using passive volition.

Front 15

According to Wolpe, which procedure depends on the process of reciprocal inhibition?

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Wolpe theorized that Systematic Desensitization, a procedure used to treat phobia, depends on the process of reciprocal inhibition. Research has seriously challenged Wolpe's explanation of how Systematic Desensitization works, while demonstrating its effectiveness in treating phobia.

Front 16

From research by Edinger and Jacobsen, which is the most common difficulty in relaxation training?

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The low arousal component of relaxation training makes focusing attention more difficult. Intrusive thoughts have less competition for attention and new relaxation skills are easily disrupted.

Front 17

Your patient accuses one of your peers of misconduct during a neurofeedback session. If the complaint appears credible, you should first contact the

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If the complaint appears credible, you should first contact the accused colleague.

Front 18

Luthe found the most common autogenic discharge was

Back 18

Luthe found that sensations of tingling were the most common autogenic discharge (side effect) reported during Autogenic exercises.

Front 19

A short deep breath followed by imagining waves of relaxation moving down your body are part of which procedure?

Back 19

Stroebel's Quieting Response involves a deep breath followed by imagining waves of relaxation moving down your body.

Front 20

The process underlying challenging irrational beliefs in Rational Emotive Therapy is

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Successful Rational Emotive Therapy produces cognitive restructuring. The therapist helps the patient identify and modify dysfunctional beliefs.