Meera's trainer asks her to tighten and loosen her feet first, then her legs, and so on up to her face, while she breathes deeply. Which of the following statements about this technique are correct?
(A) It is an active skill that reduces symptoms of stress.
(B) The deep breathing is used to make her unaware of any outside stimulation.
(C) Its practice decreases the incidence of illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A and C only
(A) It is an active skill that reduces symptoms of stress. — Correct. Meera is using a relaxation technique, which moves from the lower body up to the face. Relaxation is an active skill that reduces symptoms of stress.
(B) The deep breathing is used to make her unaware of any outside stimulation. — Incorrect. In relaxation, deep breathing is used with muscle relaxation to calm the mind and relax the body. Becoming unaware of outside stimulation is a feature of meditation.
(C) Its practice decreases the incidence of illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease. — Correct. Regular relaxation decreases the incidence of illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
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