Deck 11: Autogenic Training, Imagery, and Progressive Relaxation

Question 1

Other names for _________ are Jacobsonian relaxation and neuromuscular relaxation.

A)progressive relaxation
B)Whitley relaxation
C)reflexive relaxation
D)reactive relaxation

Answer 1

A

Question 2

There are ______ basic body positions to perform autogenics.

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the six initial stages of autogenics?

A)focus on breathing
B)focus on sensations of heaviness throughout the arms and legs
C)focus on sensations of coolness in the forehead
D)focus on reducing blood pressure
E) They are all stages of autogenics.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Autogenic training uses the bodily sensations of heaviness and warmth to relax and then expand this relaxed state to the mind through the use of _______.

A)imagery
B)hormones
C)telekinesis
D)imagination

Question 5

Trying too hard to learn autogenics effectively may interfere with learning the skills.

Question 6

Signs and symptoms of tension in the body include

A)body feeling stiff.
B)difficulty sitting comfortably.
C)trembling hands.
D)all of the above.

Question 7

Using as many senses as you can during imagery will

A)cause the body to feel overloaded.
B)make the image as real as possible.
C)decrease the relaxation experience.
D)cause a feeling of stress instead of calm.

Question 8

The generalized warmth experienced during autogenics is a function of the dilation of

A)cardiac muscles.
B)lung tissue.
C)blood vessels.
D)the airway.

Question 9

A process by which one muscle group is relaxed,then another muscle group is relaxed,is called

A)biofeedback.
B)progressive relaxation.
C)yoga.
D)meditation.

Question 10

A(n)_________ in alpha brain waves,a sign of mental relaxation,occurs as a result of autogenics.

A)increase
B)decrease
C)flat line
D)contingency

Question 11

This is a relaxation technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body.

A)Autohypnosis
B)Autogenic training
C)Progressive relaxation
D)None of the above

Question 12

Autogenics has been shown to benefit the following types of people,EXCEPT

A)migraine sufferers.
B)women with chest pain.
C)people with multiple sclerosis.
D)people with restless leg syndrome.

Question 13

Visualization of relaxing images starts by

A)rotating the eyeballs inward and upward.
B)picturing yourself on a calm beach.
C)contracting and relaxing the facial muscles.
D)breathing in and out while counting to ten backwards.

Question 14

This is a relaxation technique that involves imagining one's limbs to be heavy,warm,and tingling.

A)Autohypnosis
B)Autogenic training
C)Progressive relaxation
D)None of the above

Question 15

The sensation of heaviness experienced during autogenics is caused by

A)increased levels of fats in the tissues.
B)increased amount of blood in the muscles.
C)loss of muscle control.
D)muscles relaxing.

Question 16

This is a relaxation technique that involves being able to place oneself in a hypnotic state.

A)Autohypnosis
B)Autogenic training
C)Progressive relaxation
D)None of the above

Question 17

A relaxation technique that involves imagining one's limbs to be heavy,warm,and tingling is called

A)pins and needles.
B)transgenic energy.
C)autogenic training.
D)auto-hypnosis.

Question 18

During autogenics,blood flow decreases to the arms and legs and increases to the core of the body.

Question 19

The contraction phase of progressive relaxation is designed to help people better recognize when they are

A)stressed.
B)determined.
C)bracing.
D)angry.

Question 20

Autogenic means

A)self-training.
B)self-talk.
C)self-reliant.
D)self-generating.

Question 21

One phase in autogenic meditation is visualizing abstract ideas (such as freedom).

Question 22

It is easiest to relax in a cold environment,since the blood will travel to the extremities better.

Question 23

Acupuncture,while anecdotally useful,has not been scientifically shown to be effective in pain reduction.

Question 24

Imagery has great physiological benefits but no psychological benefits.

Question 25

Autogenics uses the mind to relax the body.

Question 26

Progressive relaxation is also known as autohypnosis.

Question 27

Progressive relaxation has been shown to effectively treat chronic headaches.

Question 28

It's easier to bring about a relaxation response after a big meal because of increased blood flow to the arms and legs.

Question 29

People with high blood pressure should not use progressive relaxation since contractions can raise systolic blood pressure.

Question 30

Nerve muscle relaxation is induced through the progressive relaxation technique.

Question 31

It is best to wear loose-fitting clothing when practicing relaxation exercises.

Question 32

Massage has been shown to reduce levels of substance P,a protein associated with pain.

Question 33

The proper way to breathe is with your chest muscles alone.

Question 34

The idea of progressive relaxation is to have the body supported by the floor rather than by your muscles.

Question 35

The ability to block out the external environment is a prerequisite to autogenics.

Question 36

It's important to loosen any tight clothing or jewelry before you start progressive relaxation.

Question 37

After becoming proficient,you can eliminate the contraction phase of progressive relaxation and focus totally on relaxation.