Regarding biofeedback, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Biofeedback has been successful because it creates a dramatic placebo effect in the person utilizing it.
b. Some researchers believe that biofeedback simply acts as a "mirror" to help a person perform tasks involving self-regulation.
c. Biofeedback has been used with some success to control epileptic seizures and hyperactivity in children.
d. Many of biofeedback's benefits arise from general relaxation.

A

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