Relaxation training effects on reaction/response time, frontalis EMG, and behavioral measures of relaxation with hyperactive males
| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Auswirkungen von Entspannungstraining auf Reaktionszeit, Frontalis EMG und Messergebnisse bein einem Entspannungstest bei hyperaktiven Maennern |
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| Autor: | Eason, Robert L.; Brandon, Jeffrey E.; Smith, Theresa L.; Serpas, Denise C. |
| Erschienen in: | Adapted physical activity quarterly |
| Veröffentlicht: | 3 (1986), 4, S. 329-341, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0736-5829, 1543-2777 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU198705029764 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to determine if three medically diagnosed hyperactive males could be taught to relax using a modified version of Behavioral Relaxation Training (BRT), as confirmed by frontalis electromyographic (EMG) data and by Poppens Behavioral Relaxation Scale (BRS), and to determine if a relaxed state is more optimal for performing attention-demanding motor tasks. After obtained baseline data for relaxation and reaction/ response time variables, subjects received six to eight sessions of BRT, followed by posttesting and a 1-month follow-up. Results indicated large reductions in BRS scores, EMG reductions in two of the three subjects, and reductions in reaction/response time. The results supported the use of relaxation training for facilitating information processing. Verf.-Referat