Which of the following BEST defines the term complementary modalities?
a. processes of providing compliments to clients, colleagues, and administrators
b. physical alternatives for managing symptoms and maintaining functioning
c. adjunctive practices to reduce stress, enhance functioning, and promote health
d. techniques to stimulate sympathetic responses of the psychophysiological state
C
Complementary modalities are those modalities used as an adjunct to medical care and psychiatric treatment that are thought to have effects on stress, sleep disturbance, anxiety, or other emotions. Some of the complementary modalities include relaxation techniques, imagery, hypnosis, message, music therapy, and pet therapy.
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