A comparison of hypnosis, frontalis EMG biofeedback, and the two combined for training relaxation /
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
1981.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Link to ProQuest copy Link to OAKTrust copy ProQuest, Abstract |
| Abstract: | The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of frontalis (forehead) electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback, hypnosis, and the two combined for training relaxation. Seventy-two students were randomly assigned to one of six groups: 1) hypnosis; 2) biofeedback; 3) control; 4) hypnosis combined with biofeedback; 5) hypnosis plus control; and (6) biofeedback plus control. Baseline data, or pre-measures, were recorded for four one-minute intervals. Following baseline all subjects received one 50 minute training session. Post-measures of four one-minute intervals were recorded during the last four minutes of the session. Results showed that hypnosis combined with biofeedback produced the greatest relaxation as measured by a reduction in frontalis muscle tension. Biofeedback also resulted in a significant reduction in frontalis muscle tension. Hypnosis did not produce a significant reduction in frontalis muscle tension. The results are discussed in terms of the efficiency of combining hypnosis with biofeedback. |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | "Major subject: Educational Psychology." Typescript (photocopy). Vita. |
| Physical Description: | viii, 81 leaves ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-49). |