A person is connected to an electroencephalograph, a machine that records the brain's electrical activity. The person is reinforced when his or her pattern of brain waves changes in order to treat a disorder such as epilepsy. This technique is BEST called ________.
A) biofeedback
B) behavior modification
C) operant conditioning
D) neurofeedback

Question

A person is connected to an electroencephalograph, a machine that records the brain's electrical activity. The person is reinforced when his or her pattern of brain waves changes in order to treat a disorder such as epilepsy. This technique is BEST called ________.
A) biofeedback 
B) behavior modification
C) operant conditioning
D) neurofeedback

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The technique described is specifically using feedback from the EEG to treat a disorder, making it neurofeedback. Biofeedback (option A) is a broader term encompassing any technique that uses feedback of physiological processes to teach self-regulation, while behavior modification (option B) and operant conditioning (option C) typically involve changing behavior through reinforcement and punishment rather than directly targeting brain activity.

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