Sleep Med Psychophysiol.  1994 Jun;1(1):20-28.

Psychophysiological Self Regulation: Focussed on Biofeedback

• Hwang IK

Abstract

The field of applied biofeedback as one of psychophysiological self regulation techniques began in the united states in 1950s. Biofeedback may be described as information about the effects of a response that is given to the person making that response in order to improve ways of controlling that response. This article reviewed various definitions of biofeedback, learning models, mediating processes, instrumentations to be considered during biofeedback practice, treatment procedures and clinical applications.

Keyword

Psychophysiology; Self regulation; Biofeedback; Learning theory

MeSH Terms

Biofeedback, Psychology*
Humans
Learning
Negotiating
Psychophysiology
Self-Control*
United States