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Peer reviewedRomano, John L.; Cabianca, William A. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1978
Biofeedback training to reduce test anxiety among university students was investigated. Biofeedback training with systematic desensitization was compared to an automated systematic desensitization program not using EMG feedback. Biofeedback training is a useful technique for reducing test anxiety, but not necessarily more effective than systematic…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, College Students, Counseling
Peer reviewedPrior, Daniel W.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1983
Assessed the relative efficacy of EMG biofeedback training to reduce tension levels in students (N=55) characterized by the presence or absence of coronary-prone behavior pattern (Type A or Type B). Results showed biofeedback students attained and maintained greater relaxation during training than did controls, regardless of A/B status. (WAS)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Biofeedback, College Students, Counseling Effectiveness
Peer reviewedThompson, Jack G.; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1980
All treatment combinations successfully reduced both somatic and cognitive anxiety symptoms. The grade point average of experimental subjects was significantly higher than that of no-treatment controls. Findings suggest that early intervention for academic anxiety was beneficial. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, College Students, Feedback
