Budzynksi 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyStressA2/A-levelOCR Created by: Steff06Created on: 01-03-16 14:51 What was the aim of the study? To see if biofeedback is an effective method of reducing tension headaches. 1 of 12 Describe the methodology Volunteer sample were used. Laboratory experiment. Independent measures design used where participants were randomly allocated to group A, B or C. 2 of 12 Who were the participants in this study? 18 participants who replied to an advertisement in a local newspaper in Colorado. 3 of 12 Describe the procedure for all and similarities for group A and B All participants kept a record of their headaches for 2 weeks. Group A and B received 16 training sessions, 2 a week for 8 weeks. 4 of 12 Describe the procedure for group A Taught relaxation and told clicks of biofeedback machine would reflect muscle tension, with slower clicks indicating less muscle tension. 5 of 12 What was the procedure for group B? Told to concentrate on varying clicks and given pseudo-feedback. 6 of 12 Describe the procedure for group C Given no training but told they would begin training in 2 months. 7 of 12 What were the findings regarding muscle tension? Muscle tension of group A was significantly less than Group B by the end of the training and then after 3 months. 8 of 12 What were the results for incidence of headaches? Group A's reported headaches dropped significantly below their baseline, the others didn't. 9 of 12 What were the findings regarding drug usage? Drug use in group A dropped lower than group B. 10 of 12 What was the conclusion about biofeedback? Biofeedback is an effective way of training patients to relax and reduce tension headaches. Effective way of stress management. 11 of 12 What was the conclusion regarding relaxation training? Relaxation training is more effective than just being monitored and is better when used together with biofeedback. 12 of 12
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