A long-term outcome for an individual who is learning relaxation therapy is
a. Identifying tension in his body and consciously releasing the tension.
b. Having no tension in his life.
c. Increasing delta brain activity.
d. Increasing the focus on himself.
ANS: A
Long-term relaxation therapy focuses on active recognition and release of stress. It is not realistic to expect a tension-free life. Delta brain waves are high-amplitude brain waves associated with the deepest stages of sleep. The outcome of relaxation therapy is not to put a person to sleep or to increase the focus on self.
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