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The Use of Stress Reduction Training in a College Curriculum for Health Science Students.
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Hudesman, John; And Others – Psychology: A Quarterly Journal of Human Behavior, 1987
Studied program dealing with stress management for college health science students which included instruction in cognitive behavior modification, biofeedback, and open focus training. Results indicated students (N=43) using these techniques experienced less anxiety in a high pressure situation. Suggests lessening anxiety was related to an increase…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Biofeedback, Cognitive Restructuring, College Students
Exposure to Humorous Stimuli as an Adjunct to Muscle Relaxation Training.
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Prerost, Frank J.; Ruma, Christine – Psychology: A Quarterly Journal of Human Behavior, 1987
Tested 40 male and 40 female college students for level of relaxation and mood state following exposure to three types of humor content or a nonhumorous control. Humor appreciation was found to be effective in aiding relaxation while promoting positive affective mood state in subjects. Humor appreciation may be possible adjunct to biofeedback…
Descriptors: Biofeedback, College Students, Higher Education, Humor