What does "biofeedback" mean?
A technique of gaining greater awareness of the many physiological functions of one's own body by using electronic or other instruments, and with the goal of being able to manipulate the body's systems at will.
Biofeedback
/ˈbaɪoʊ.fiːdˌbæk/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·College level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: A technique of gaining greater awareness of the many physiological functions of one's own body by using electronic or other instruments, and with the goal of being able to manipulate the body's systems at will.
- Grammar: biofeedback is listed as noun.
- Nearest alternatives: arica movement, assertiveness training, behavior modification, behavior therapy.
- Useful contrasts: manual assessment, nontherapeutic use, uninstrumented observation.
- Usage evidence: Biotics must develop conscious control over their nervous systems, sending specific electrical impulses to the element zero nodules embedded in their nerves. They are taught to use their implants and amps with biofeedback devices and physical mnemonics. Specific gestures or muscle movements fire the proper sequence of nerves to activate a certain skill.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A technique of gaining greater awareness of the many physiological functions of one's own body by using electronic or other instruments, and with the goal of being able to manipulate the body's systems at will. countable, uncountable
"Biotics must develop conscious control over their nervous systems, sending specific electrical impulses to the element zero nodules embedded in their nerves. They are taught to use their implants and amps with biofeedback devices and physical mnemonics. Specific gestures or muscle movements fire the proper sequence of nerves to activate a certain skill."
- 2 a training program in which a person is given information about physiological processes (heart rate or blood pressure) that is not normally available with the goal of gaining conscious control of them wordnet
Synonyms
All synonyms arica movementassertiveness trainingbehavior modificationbehavior therapybioenergeticsbiofeedback device
Antonyms
manual assessmentnontherapeutic useuninstrumented observationunmonitored physiology
Example
"Biotics must develop conscious control over their nervous systems, sending specific electrical impulses to the element zero nodules embedded in their nerves. They are taught to use their implants and amps with biofeedback devices and physical mnemonics. Specific gestures or muscle movements fire the proper sequence of nerves to activate a certain skill."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "biofeedback"?
Common synonyms include: arica movement, assertiveness training, behavior modification, behavior therapy, bioenergetics, biofeedback device.
How do you use "biofeedback" in a sentence?
Biotics must develop conscious control over their nervous systems, sending specific electrical impulses to the element zero nodules embedded in their nerves. They are taught to use their implants and amps with biofeedback devices and physical mnemonics. Specific gestures or muscle movements fire the proper sequence of nerves to activate a certain skill.
How do you pronounce "biofeedback"?
Pronounced /ˈbaɪoʊ.fiːdˌbæk/.
Etymology
From bio- + feedback. First appears c. 1970 in the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.