Deck 8: Psychological and Spiritual Relaxation Methods

Question 1

Describe the neurological changes as a result of mindfulness meditation.

Answer 1

NO Answer

Question 2

Who created mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)?

A)Carl Jung
B)Jon Kabat-Zinn
C)Warren Bennis
D)Herbert Benson
E)Walter Cannon

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Prayer evolved over _________ years ago.

A)100
B)200
C)500
D)5000
E)50000

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What relaxation technique is most likely to involve the use of a mantra?

A)biofeedback
B)autogenics
C)meditation
D)visualization

Question 5

Repeating a word such as "peace" or "love" over and over is an example of a:

A)yantra
B)mantra
C)mandala
D)prayer
E)none of the above

Question 6

Based on research, which of the following represents the benefits induced by mindfulness meditation?

A)increase in left prefrontal brain activity marking the experience of positive affectivity
B)self-reported decrease in anxiety
C)increased serenity and clarity of the mind
D)all of these

Question 7

Which of the following relaxation technique allows the regular practitioner to develop thicker anterior insulae, greater production of gamma brain waves in the prefrontal cortex?

A)progressive muscle relaxation
B)diaphragmatic breathing
C)mindfulness meditation
D)biofeedback

Question 8

Which two types of meditation are normally practiced?

A)expressive and focused
B)conscious and unconscious
C)restraining and incorporating
D)passive and exclusive
E)restrictive and inclusive

Question 9

Indian master Maharishi Mahesh Yogi made this practice popular in the West.

A)transcendental meditation
B)mindfulness
C)tai chi
D)pilates
E)zen

Question 10

The mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program of Kabat-Zinn consists of which three different techniques?

A)imagery, walking meditation, and tai chi
B)body scan, sitting meditation, and Hatha yoga
C)transcendental meditation, standing meditation, and sleep
D)Hatha yoga, tai chi, and mindful prayer

Question 11

Which of the following describes the best posture to adopt for meditation?

A)sitting upright
B)lying down on your back
C)standing up
D)all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is not a benefit of autogenic training?

A)decreased resting blood pressure
B)decreased asthma and eczema
C)decreased Raynaud's symptoms
D)increased insomnia
E)decreased stress and stress-related disorders

Question 13

Identify and discuss the characteristics of mindfulness meditation.

Question 14

Describe the various meditation techniques mentioned in your textbook. Which one do you believe is most effective. Why?

Question 15

Write a brief autogenic training script for a patient of yours. Don't forget to include the necessary steps to get the person into a relaxed feeling before actually engaging in the autogenic training, and the necessary steps after the session is over.

Question 16

Describe how autogenic training came about and who was responsible for making it a popular relaxation technique.

Question 17

Your text mentions several reasons why guided imagery works. Describe these reasons in detail.

Question 18

The various methods of using imagery can be divided into several categories. Name and describe the different types of guided imagery.

Question 19

The variety of methods presented in this class all share several features in common. Thoroughly describe the three common elements of relaxation techniques.

Question 20

Which of the following is not associated with about spirituality/religion?

A)one's faith in a supernatural being
B)a search for meaning
C)a sense of connection with others
D)a transcendence of self
E)becoming self-righteous

Question 21

Which of the following medical condition does not respond well to autogenic training?

A)high blood pressure
B)gout
C)Raynaud's disease
D)infertility
E)irritable bowel syndrome

Question 22

When practicing autogenic training, you should focus on and experience these two words/sensations.

A)peace and love
B)tense and relax
C)unconsciousness and unawareness
D)warmth and heaviness
E)none of the above

Question 23

Which of the following is not an objective that can be achieved through the practice of relaxation techniques?

A)to treat psychosomatic illnesses
B)to cure cancer
C)to act as a coping method to handle acute stressors in daily life
D)to act as a preventive measure against any wear and tear brought about by daily stressors
E)all of the above

Question 24

Meditation originated in Australia and was accepted in the US only recently.

Question 25

Roughly half of Americans report that they pray every day in some form.

Question 26

A sitting posture is better for meditation than lying down.

Question 27

Autogenic training is a form of self-hypnosis.

Question 28

The brain does not appear to differentiate significantly between what is imagined versus what is real.

Question 29

The variety of relaxation methods presented in this text share these features in common.

A)mind-body connection
B)altered states of consciousness
C)enhanced external locus of control
D)a and b
E)all of the above

Question 30

What can bring on altered states of consciousness?

A)meditating
B)participating in yoga practice
C)being high on drugs or alcohol
D)all of the above

Question 31

Martindale identified three pronounced common features associated with altered states of consciousness. Which one was not a feature?

A)Normal control over behaviors is diminished to the point that you are less capable of judging the appropriateness of certain actions.
B)You will experience a suspended critical judgment in the cognitive processes.
C)You will experience changes in perceptions of yourself and often the world you live in.
D)You may experience hallucinations of sound and sight.

Question 32

Who developed autogenic training?

A)Edmund Jacobson
B)Johannes Schultz
C)Hans Selye
D)Walter Cannon
E)Barry Bonds

Question 33

Guided imagery functions helps to filter out certain unpleasant signals so that the mind can focus on more healing signals. This describes:

A)neurological and biochemical connection theory.
B)cognitive theory.
C)cognitive distraction theory.
D)all of the above.

Question 34

Imagining yourself being cared for by an angel when you are ill is supported by which type of imagery?

A)spiritual
B)psychological
C)physiological
D)spiritual
E)none of the above

Question 35

Because of your Type A tendencies, your therapist recommends that you try to visualize yourself slowing down in your life and treating everyone you meet kindly and patiently. This type of imagery is known as:

A)physiological
B)end-state
C)feeling state
D)psychological
E)metaphoric

Question 36

Imagining the flight of a basketball swishing through the basket as you stand at the free-throw line is an example of which type of imagery?

A)physiological
B)end-state
C)feeling state
D)psychological
E)metaphoric

Question 37

Which of the is not true about guided imagery?

A)It is the conscious use of the imagination to create positive images.
B)It is also referred to as visualization.
C)It involves only the visual sense.
D)It is used by cancer patients to help fight their disease.
E)All of the above are true about guided imagery.

Question 38

"To prevent me from getting stressed, I practice meditation regularly"" is a statement characteristic of people who

A)are obsessed with their health.
B)have an internal locus of control.
C)have a negative view of life.
D)have poor self-esteem.

Question 39

People who believe themselves internally controlled are more likely than those with an external locus of control to

A)be aggressive.
B)procrastinate.
C)exercise regularly.
D)abuse drugs.