Relaxation as a response incompatible with tension works even better if you:
a. practice it several hours per day.
b. use self-instructions with it.
c. remind yourself not to be anxious.
d. first allow yourself to become anxious, then relax.
Question 2
After learning tension-release relaxation you should:
a. be sure not to let outside thoughts intrude.
b. practice only in one situation.
c. practice while experiencing some tension.
d. keep your mind clear as you relax.
Question 3
The basic procedure for the tension-release method of relaxation is:
a. to tell yourself to relax when facing a tension-producing situation.
b. to practice the method in a variety of stressful situations.
c. to contract muscles, relax muscles, and feel the relaxation.
d. variable, depending upon the person.
Question 4
People who learn to use the tension-release method of relaxation:
a. show little improvement in their level of anxiety.
b. show a reduction in their overall level of anxiety.
c. show total elimination of anxiety.
d. none of these.
Question 5
The basic purpose of the tension-release method of relaxation is:
a. to avoid thoughts intruding on your relaxation.
b. to avoid anxiety-producing situations.
c. to produce relaxation when anxiety is overwhelming.
d. to produce relaxation at the first sign of anxiety.
Question 6
When you are meditating, you:
a. think about the problems bothering you.
b. say a mantra over and over in your mind.
c. try to keep certain thoughts out of your mind.
d. all of these.
Question 7
Meditation has been shown to:
a. lead to less alcohol consumption.
b. reduce general stress.
c. lead to better coping with stress.
d. all of these.
Question 8
Nancy is afraid of heights. What will most likely reduce anxiety while hiking beside a cliff?
a. Stop hiking until the anxiety subsides.
b. Telling herself, It's not so high.
c. Forcing herself to look down.
d. Counting her footsteps as she walks.