CBT Muscle Armoring and Chronic Tension Patterns

Question 1

What term did Wilhelm Reich use to describe the physical manifestation of psychological defenses in the body?

Accepted Answer

Character armor

Answer

Reich coined 'character armor' to describe chronic muscular tension that reflects and maintains psychological defense mechanisms.

Question 2

Which of Reich's seven body armor segments is associated with the eyes and forehead?

Accepted Answer

Ocular segment

Answer

The ocular segment includes the eyes, forehead, and scalp, and is the topmost of Reich's seven segments of body armor.

Question 3

According to bioenergetic analysis, chronic tension in the jaw and throat area is most associated with which psychological dynamic?

Accepted Answer

Suppressed crying and unexpressed grief

Answer

The oral/cervical segment holds tension related to suppressed crying, unexpressed grief, and withheld verbal expression.

Question 4

What is the primary goal of bioenergetic therapeutic work with muscle armoring?

Accepted Answer

Releasing chronic muscular tension to restore energy flow

Answer

The primary goal is to dissolve chronic muscular tension and restore the natural flow of bioelectric energy through the body.

Question 5

In bioenergetic analysis, which area of the body is considered the primary site of grounding and connection to earth?

Accepted Answer

The legs and feet

Answer

The legs and feet are considered the primary site of grounding in bioenergetic analysis, connecting the person to the earth and their sense of physical support.

CBT - Certified Bioenergetic Therapist Practice Test

CBT - Certified Bioenergetic Therapist Practice Test

CBT Muscle Armoring and Chronic Tension Patterns