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Practice Quiz for Chapter 24

Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.


1:  This type of muscle contraction is associated with persistent muscle tension:
A: Concentric.
B: Isometric.
C: Isotonic.
D: Eccentric.

2:  According to Dr. Edmund Jacobson, in PMR each contraction should be held for:
A: 5 seconds.
B: 1-2 seconds.
C: 10 seconds.
D: 5-10 seconds.

3:  According to Dr. Edmund Jacobson, in PMR each relaxation phase should last:
A: 60 seconds.
B: 30 seconds.
C: 45 seconds.
D: 10 seconds.

4:  By and large, the primary symptom of stress is:
A: Hypertension.
B: Gastric disorders.
C: Muscle tension.
D: Common cold.

5:  The premise of PMR is the following:
A: Prolonged muscle tension is related to other more serious illnesses.
B: The progression of relaxed muscle groups promotes deep relaxation.
C: By sensing and releasing muscle tension, one can be more relaxed.
D: The comparison between tension and non-tension promotes relaxation.

6:  PMR intercepts the stress response by direct conscious inhibition of the excitatory neural drive to muscle fibers.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

7:  Jacobson believed that for PMR to be effective, one had to practice it twice a day for 20 minute intervals each.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

8:  There are no contraindications for people to use progressive muscular relaxation.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

9:  Residual tension is the level of tension after one tries to relax the muscle group completely.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

10:  Progressive muscular relaxation is not recommended for people suffering with the chronic pain of TMJ.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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