CBT Muscle Armoring and Chronic Tension Patterns 2

Question 1

In bioenergetic theory, chronic tension in the shoulders and upper arms is most associated with the suppression of which emotion?

Accepted Answer

Anger and rage

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Shame and humiliation

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Fear and anxiety

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Grief and sadness

Question 2

The thoracic segment's armor in bioenergetic analysis is most commonly associated with the suppression of which emotions?

Accepted Answer

Sadness, longing, and love

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Sexual desire and arousal

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Rage and indignation

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Fear of abandonment

Question 3

What physical sign most commonly indicates diaphragmatic armor in bioenergetic analysis?

Accepted Answer

Shallow, restricted breathing

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Hyperventilation during sessions

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Excessive abdominal movement during breath

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Audible sighing with each exhale

Question 4

The 'holding pattern' concept in bioenergetic analysis suggests that chronic muscular tension originally developed to:

Accepted Answer

Contain and manage overwhelming emotional experiences

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Build physical strength for self-protection

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Compensate for skeletal misalignment

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Increase alertness during threatening situations

Question 5

Which bioenergetic technique specifically targets the release of tension in the ocular segment?

Accepted Answer

Eye rolling and widening exercises

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Grounding exercises with leg vibration

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Bioenergetic bow (arch) position

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Pelvic rocking movements

Question 6

According to Reich, in which direction should body armor segments be dissolved during therapy?

Accepted Answer

From the head downward to the pelvis

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From the feet upward to the head

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From the center outward to the extremities

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In any order based on client readiness

Question 7

In bioenergetic analysis, 'chronic muscular tension' is distinguished from normal muscle tone primarily by being:

Accepted Answer

Persistent, unconscious, and limiting to movement and feeling

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Temporary and related to recent physical exertion

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Related to repetitive occupational strain

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Present only during emotionally activating situations