Guided Imagery is described as a cognitive-behavioral technique involving relaxation followed by suggestions to imagine specific images to reduce symptoms. Which term matches this description?

• A. Guided Imagery
• B. Visual
• C. Resistive
• D. 3 levels of processing in art making

Answer: (A)

Guided imagery is a cognitive-behavioral technique in which you first engage in a relaxation exercise and then follow suggestions to imagine specific images or scenarios. This pairing—calming the body and then using vivid mental pictures to influence thoughts, feelings, and symptoms—just describes how guided imagery works in practice. By directing attention to positive or coping-oriented images, you can reduce distress, regulate physiological arousal, and shift cognitive patterns, which is the core purpose of this technique in therapy.

Other terms don’t capture this exact process. A broad term like Visual can refer to imagery in general but doesn’t specify the relaxation and scripted imagery sequence central to guided imagery. Resistive isn’t a recognized CBT or art-therapy technique for symptom reduction. The idea of 3 levels of processing in art making refers to a different framework about how people engage with art, not a relaxation plus imagery method used to lessen symptoms.