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RELAXATION RESPONSE [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Rehabilitation (Medicine)
DEF

the inborn capacity of the body to enter a special state characterized by lowered heart rate, decreased rate of breathing, lowered blood pressure, slower brain waves, and an overall reduction of the speed of metabolism. In addition, the changes produced by this Response counteract the harmful effects and uncomfortable feelings of stress.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie clinique
  • Réadaptation (Médecine)
CONT

Réduction des extrasystoles ventriculaires en utilisant la réponse de relaxation en cas de cardiopathie ischémique stable.

OBS

Le terme «réponse de relaxation» a été relevé dans la base de données PASCAL.

OBS

relaxation : Relâchement d'une tension musculaire destiné à provoquer une détente psychique.

Spanish

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