Cognitive Imagery and Physiological Feedback Relaxation Protocols Applied to Clinically Tense Young Adults: A Comparison of State, Trait, and Physiological Effects.

Schandler, Steven L.; Dana, Edward R.

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ERIC Number: EJ286332

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Publication Date: 1983

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Cognitive Imagery and Physiological Feedback Relaxation Protocols Applied to Clinically Tense Young Adults: A Comparison of State, Trait, and Physiological Effects.

Schandler, Steven L.; Dana, Edward R.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v39 n5 p672-81 Sep 1983

Examined changes in tension behaviors and reductions in physiological tension associated with cognitive imagery and electromyographic biofeedback relaxation procedures in 45 college students. Results showed: imagery significantly reduced state anxiety. Self-rest was less effective; biofeedback greatly reduced physiological tension, but not state anxiety or personality dimensions. (WAS)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Biofeedback, College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Higher Education, Imagery, Personality Traits, Physiology, Relaxation Training, Stress Management

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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