In This Chapter
■The objectives and technology of biofeed-
back
■Learning to control the involuntary nerv-
ous system.
■A machine-free biofeedback experiment19 Biofeedback
19 Biofeedback.
Biofeedback is a method for learned control of physiological responses
of the body. It is a relaxation technique using electronic equipment to
amplify the electrochemical energy produced by body responses.
Through conscious awareness, biofeedback provides perceptible infor-
mation that you can use to gain voluntary control over various physio-
logical processes.