Abstract
The paper relates that the process of biofeedback is not done on an individual level; it is done in the company of a therapist that provides meaningful and educational feedback intended to assist the client through the process and beyond. The paper explains that the client is then able to help him- or herself reduce stress without the mechanical or therapeutic assistance in the future.

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"Life in the modern world generates a lot of stress. While there has never been a generation that has not suffered stress of some sort, in our world stress is a day-to-day occurrence that affects virtually everyone from childhood to old age. However, biofeedback is a simple and useful tool for reducing these effects. What is stress? Despite its negative press, stress is not always a bad thing to have. Some systems, such as the opposition of the muscles that move our bodies, rely on stress. Learning causes stress, even when that learning is relaxing and..."

Tags:stress, biofeedback, autogenic

Abstract
The paper relates that Newco is a United States (US) based competitor in the biofeedback and human performance industry, and the company has developed a product that monitors employee stress levels via the mouse device on personal computers and workstations which is a ubiquitous piece of office equipment. The paper further relates that the employee stress data is monitored and stored on Newco's central servers and the data is password protected and available to the employee as well as the contracting employer intent on utilizing the data. The paper explains that Newco reports that its biofeedback stress monitoring system can increase productivity by as much as 10 percent by allowing companies and individuals to identify points of stress that can then be addressed or improved.

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"Newco is a United States (US) based competitor in the biofeedback and human performance industry. The company has developed a product that monitors employee stress levels via the mouse device on personal computers and workstations which is a ubiquitous piece of office equipment. The employee stress data is monitored and stored on Newco's central servers and the data is password protected and available to the employee as well as the contracting employer intent on utilizing the data. Newco reports that its biofeedback stress monitoring system can increase productivity by..."

Tags:newco, privacy, directive

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This paper discusses the use of biofeedback for the treatment of panic disorder. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey through a description of the disorder as well as information about biofeedback and how effective it is for this particular disorder.

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"In recent years many people have become interested in the natural remedies for their problems. Working to get away from prescription medications has been a focal point for both the medical and the mental health fields. Panic disorder is a relatively common disorder that is currently treated in several ways. Using biofeedback shows promise in the lessening of symptoms without the use of pharmaceuticals."

Tags:pressure, brain, anxiety, feedback, relaxation, activity

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This paper presents a critical analysis of the article "Psychological Characteristics and Biofeedback Mitigation in Preadolescents with Eating Disorders" by Nada.

Tags:preadolescents, eating, disorders

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the contention that meditation in Tibetan Buddhism heals emotional and mental illness. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context from which the assertion that meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist modality has curative properties, and then to discuss the historical origin of Buddhism's various forms and the general Buddhist world view, together with meditation theory and techniques, and finally to suggest an evaluation of meditation from the Buddhist world view that has the effect of elaboration as well an alternative conceptual and sociological dimension.
To see how a connection can be made between Tibetan Buddhism, meditation, and the relief of emotional or mental illness, it will be instructive first to explore the background of Buddhism itself. Buddhism originated in India in the third..."

Abstract
This paper examines how the health beliefs and practices of the Spanish American population are rich and varied. It looks at how one of the beliefs among the Spanish American population is the idea that physical or mental incapacity and illness are a result of an imbalance between the environment and the person in question. It shows how they believe that the mechanisms that may influence the human body include emotional, spiritual and social factors, as well as hormonal imbalances in women and men. It examines how Hispanic?s who believe in the theories of balance do not necessarily express these beliefs to their nurses and physicians, nor do they necessarily follow alternative medical practices which are commonplace in the U.S., such as biofeedback.

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"There are many times when this population will seek out a doctor in a clinic or private office, and combine his services with the use of prayer, folk, herbal medicine or perhaps even share prescriptions with a friend (Zapata, 1999). It is important to know that patients may be sharing prescriptions, and advise them accordingly of the dangers. Other beliefs held within the community include family planning. Pregnancy is typically viewed as a natural process, and the chance of many young Hispanic women not seeking pre-natal care until late pregnancy is much higher for this population (de Paula, 1996). This should also be a note of concern and interest for health care practitioners."

Tags:herbal, medicine, biofeedback, medical, practices

Abstract
The paper states that behavior modification is simply learning. The author discusses and compares Pavlovian and Operant conditioning and Positive and Negative Reinforcement. The paper refers to various reinforcement strategies: Systematic desensitization, aversion therapy (reciprocal inhibition) and biofeedback. The author details her experiment using positive reinforcement (buying a CD) to learn new behaviors in regards to caffeine consumption. She noticed problems of physical addiction.

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"Pavlovian conditioning is in fact a type of learning. Indeed, it is perhaps the most famously documented type of learning that there is. It is difficult indeed to imagine that there exists a college student anywhere in the Western Hemisphere who has not heard the story of how Ivan Pavlov came up with the idea of teaching his dog to associate the sound of a ringing bell with the introduction of food. (We all know the ending of this story: Pavlov was able to make his dog salivate in anticipation of being fed whenever he heard the meal-time bell and even after Pavlov no longer followed up the bell with food the dog continued to salivate for a number of repetitions of the experiment.)
This is the way in which Pavlovian learning always works: An individual (a dog, a human, a chimp and even some non-mammalian species) is given a certain stimulus to which it responds consistently."

Tags:positive, reinforcement, pavlovian, model, conditioning, operant, systematic, desensitization, aversion, biofeedback

Abstract
The science of sports psychology rests uncomfortably between pure science, theory and hype. But, as athletes make their way up successive levels from amateur to semi-professional, from pro to world- class, the physical aspects of the game stay the same. The paper shows that an athlete can only digest so much nutrition, burn so many calories in the weight room and endure a relatively fixed amount of physical training before ready to perform at a peak level. The hypothesis is that the factor which separates one level of athlete from the next, and what often prevents an athlete with much "potential" from reaching his or her goals is the mental game. The paper shows that, although this idea sounds simple, at upper levels of performance the athlete's own body can become one of the opponents on the playing field which must also be conquered. Toward this end, the "science" of sports psychology, including hypnosis, self hypnosis, guided imagery and bio-feedback have come into the sports marketplace in the last 30 years, and have proven that at the levels of performance which test the athletes total ability, conquering the mind game is the cornerstone to victory on the playing field.

Table of Contents:

Abstract
Introduction
History
Sports Psychology and Hypnosis
Desire: the First Requirement
Hypnosis, Self Hypnosis, Biofeedback
Examples of Biofeedback
Guided Imagery
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"An associative attentional focus concentrates one's awareness on bodily states, self-perceptions, and pacing or rhythm related to an activity. Conversely, a dissociative attentional focus or distraction diverts attention away from bodily self-awareness and self-perceptions and towards external stimuli or factors not related to an activity (e.g., words of a song, other people exercising). Studies have found conflicting results as to whether association or dissociation is a more effective strategy for improving performance."

Tags:Olympic, post-traumatic, stress, disorder

Abstract
Technical discussion of this developmental disorder. Its characteristics. Symptoms in children. Negative impact of child's social and educational performance. Causes of ADHD. Impaired functioning in ADHD children. Neurochemical research studies. Diagnosis of ADHD. Treatment as combination of psychosocial therapy and medication. Alternative treatments such as EEG biofeedback, diet therapy, herbs. Prognosis.

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"Introduction

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder and is characterized by an inability to stay focused on activities or tasks, impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity (Ford-Martin, 1999). Although both sexes are affected, ADHD is more common among boys, and it is estimated that it occurs in between three percent and 9 percent of the children in the United States. Because boys are usually more aggressive than girls, ADHD in girls may go unrecognized and untreated (Ballard et al, 1997). Nearly 600,000 young people in the United States received daily medications for ADHD which mimic neurotransmitters. It is estimated that 40 percent of children referred to mental health clinics show symptoms of ADHD. Signs of the disorder are difficult to assess in young ..."

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Discusses views of philosophers (Descartes, Locke) & psychologists on what constitutes consciousness. Contends there is no agreed upon definition. Research on subject of consciousness including altered states of consciousness, sleep & dreams, biofeedback, meditation, hypnoses, drug-induced states. Cites Great Ape Project & question of animal consciouisness. Examples of chimpanzees & gorillas. Self-awareness as a test of consciousness.

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"According to the World Almanac (2000), there is no agreed-upon definition of consciousness. Consciousness has been described as sensations, thoughts, or feelings. Historically consciousness has been discussed in different ways.

In the 17th century, the French philosopher and mathematician, Rene Descartes, asked, AIs the mind, or consciousness, independent of matter? Is consciousness extended (physical) or unextended (nonphysical)? Is consciousness determinative, or is it determined (p. 1)?@

English philosophers such as John Locke thought of consciousness as being associated with physical sensations which provided information.
In 1876, Wilhelm Max Wundt, a German psychologist studied ..."