Which of the following is a technique based on the theory that a person's emotional response is determined by the meaning attached to an event?
a. crisis intervention c. guided imagery
b. progressive muscle relaxation d. cognitive reframing
D
Crisis intervention is a specific technique that helps patients regain equilibrium. Progressive muscle relaxation is a method of inducing relaxation by tensing and releasing various muscle groups. Guided imagery is a process in which the person uses all of the senses to experience the sensation of relaxation. Cognitive reframing is a technique based on the belief that a person's emotional response is determined by the meaning attached to the event.
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