Which of the following best describes the relaxation response?

a) it is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response.
b) it is a stage of the stress response.
c) it is used to elicit progressive relaxation.
d) it was made popular by the maharishi yogi.
e) it decrease frequency and intensity of alpha brain waves.

The relaxation response is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response.

Explanation:

It is referred to the physical state of deep rest and emotional responses to stress and is a spontaneous action that has a drastic impact and calms down the sympathetic nervous system.  

Meditation, focusing on only one behavioral aspect and slows down the thoughts flow on it, reach out to the similar group which interest you and being one with the group is an amazing management of stress controller. These techniques relax the muscles and enable the circulation of blood to the brain and chemical balance in the hypothalamus is maintained.

c. taught scientists many new things about the earth, but not other planets.

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