Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A therapeutic technique that uses principles of conditioning to help clients become aware of and regulate involuntary body systems, such as heart rate or muscle tension, to reduce anxiety or depression.
AP course connection
Topic 5.5: 5.5 Treatment of Psychological Disorders