Question

Claire extends her left calf muscle then relaxes it, concentrating on the tension leaving the muscle as she does so. Claire then tenses and relaxes her left quadriceps, again noting the flow of tension from the area. Claire is engaged in:_______

Answer 1

Progressive muscle relaxation

Step-by-step explanation:

Progressive muscle relaxation is a method that helps relieve tension in the muscle in a non drug way. It is based on the notion that muscle tension is the body's psychological response to anxiety-provoking thoughts and that muscle relaxation stops anxiety.

Answer 2

Progressive muscle relaxation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Progressive muscle relaxation is used in stress management and gives more control over conditions such as anxiety in an individual.

This procedure aims at tensing a group of muscles as one breathes in, and relaxing them as one breathes out.

Various parts of the body can be involved in this process of stress management including the hands, shoulders, wrists, cheeks and jaws, back, forehead and so on.

Continuous practice, gives one with anxiety a greater level of control over the condition through mastery of the stress management technique.