MASSAGE THERAPY RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Relaxation therapy counteracts. Answer: The physiological and
behavioral manifestations of stress
◉ One method of relaxation therapy is. Answer: Deep-breathing
exercises
◉ Deep-breathing exercises involve. Answer: Inhaling slowly and
deeply through the nose, holding the breath briefly, and exhaling slowly
through the mouth with pursed lips
◉ Progressive relaxation is defined as. Answer: A deep-muscle
relaxation technique based on the release of muscle tension caused by
anxiety
◉ Progressive relaxation is based on the premise that. Answer: The body
responds to anxiety-provoking thoughts and events with muscle tension
◉ Meditation is intended to. Answer: Achieve mastery over attention
EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Relaxation therapy counteracts. Answer: The physiological and
behavioral manifestations of stress
◉ One method of relaxation therapy is. Answer: Deep-breathing
exercises
◉ Deep-breathing exercises involve. Answer: Inhaling slowly and
deeply through the nose, holding the breath briefly, and exhaling slowly
through the mouth with pursed lips
◉ Progressive relaxation is defined as. Answer: A deep-muscle
relaxation technique based on the release of muscle tension caused by
anxiety
◉ Progressive relaxation is based on the premise that. Answer: The body
responds to anxiety-provoking thoughts and events with muscle tension
◉ Meditation is intended to. Answer: Achieve mastery over attention
