A person is sitting comfortably in a quiet room with his eyes closed. As he repeats a word silently to himself, his breathing slows, his heart rate and blood pressure decrease, and tension leaves his muscles. He is most likely practicing
a. the relaxation response.
b. biofeedback.
c. cognitive restructuring.
d. cognitive reappraisal.
Answer: a. the relaxation response.
Psychology
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