Deck 25: Additional Relaxation Techniques

Question 1

"Chi" as in Tai Chi, can best be defined as:

A) "supreme ultimate."
B) a life force of subtle energy.
C) an exercise to promote health and vitality.
D) a systematic approach to reduce muscle tension.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The philosophy of tai chi is based on:

A) the Taoist concept of yin/yang.
B) the principle of Hatha yoga.
C) clinical biofeedback.
D) progressive muscular relaxation.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

As a relaxation technique, tai chi is best described as:

A) harmony with chi.
B) going with the flow.
C) the ultimate defense.
D) a moving meditation.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The philosophy of tai chi is based on which overriding principle?

A) Wu-wei
B) Universal energy
C) Wholeness of yin and yang
D) The principle of balance

Question 5

PMR stands for:

A) primary muscle rejuvenation.
B) periodic mental resuscitation.
C) progressive muscular relaxation.
D) pulmonary muscle rejuvenation.

Question 6

Edmund Jacobson, the creator of PMR, was a(n) __________ by profession.

A) attorney
B) physician
C) alchemist
D) farmer
E) college professor

Question 7

According to the originator of PMR, the primary symptom of stress is:

A) arthritis.
B) hypertension.
C) gastric disorders.
D) muscle tension.

Question 8

Research has shown that biofeedback has a positive effect on which of the following conditions?

A) Hypertension
B) Migraine headaches
C) Raynaud's disease
D) Bruxism (TMJD)
E) All of these

Question 9

Which of the following is not always required to conduct biofeedback?

A) A laptop computer
B) Transducers
C) A television monitor
D) Electrodes

Question 10

Chi is a moving meditation that dates back to ancient China.

Question 11

Stress can block the flow of chi throughout the body.

Question 12

Tai chi is practiced primarily as a means of self-defense.

Question 13

Supreme ultimate is a symbolic representation of balance, power, and integrity.

Question 14

Once you have learned the sequence of steps in tai chi, it will take several months to master them.

Question 15

Like nearly all relaxation techniques, PMR dates back to the ancient cultures of Asia.

Question 16

PMR is not recommended for people suffering with the chronic pain of TMJD.

Question 17

Clinical biofeedback is regarded as one of the premier modalities of complementary medicine.

Question 18

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition.
A. Clinical biofeedback
B. PMR
C. Tai chi