Which technique involves progressive muscle relaxation as a relaxation method?

• A. Progressive relaxation
• B. Token economy
• C. Exposure therapy
• D. Systemic desensitization

Answer: (A)

Progressive relaxation is a hands-on technique where you tense and then release major muscle groups in a planned sequence to reduce physical tension and lower overall arousal. It centers on the practice itself—learning to notice the difference between tension and relaxation and to bring about a calm state on cue. The question asks for the technique that uses progressive muscle relaxation as its relaxation method, and that description directly defines progressive relaxation. The other options describe different approaches: token economy uses reinforcement to shape behavior, exposure therapy focuses on facing feared situations, and systemic desensitization combines relaxation (often PMR) with gradual exposure but is not defined solely by PMR.