Deck 10: Meditation

Question 1

Guidelines offered for relaxation techniques in this text are based on

A)the environment.
B)cognitive issues.
C)physical issues.
D)both cognitive and physical issues.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The ability to switch off irrelevant brain networks and maintain an internal focus is

A)progressive relaxation.
B)meditation.
C)autogenic training.
D)none of the above.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a requisite of Secular Meditation?

A)A quiet environment
B)An object of focus
C)A determined attitude
D)A comfortable position

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Meditation has been demonstrated to have positive effects on blood pressure,heart rate,and eating disorders.

Question 5

Trying a relaxation technique for less than one week may not give you adequate practice to know if it's a technique that is effective for you.

Question 6

When practicing meditation,it's a good idea to try meditating in a noisy environment to see if you really know how to relax "under pressure."

Question 7

This refers to the use of breathing as the object of focus during meditation

A)Nadam
B)Mantra
C)Koan
D)Pranayama

Question 8

This refers to the use of imagined sounds as the object of focus during meditation.

A)Nadam
B)Mantra
C)Koan
D)Pranayama

Question 9

The object of focus for meditation should be:

A)A mantra
B)Your breathing
C)A mandala
D)Any of the above

Question 10

Relaxation techniques for cognitive issues include:

A)progressive relaxation.
B)yoga.
C)autogenic training.
D)none of the above.

Question 11

This refers to the use of a word as the object of focus during meditation.

A)Nadam
B)Mantra
C)Koan
D)Pranayama

Question 12

The purpose of meditation is to

A)forget about your stressors.
B)be "one" in body and spirit.
C)gain control over your attention.
D)increase memory.

Question 13

Another name for trophotropic response is

A)sympathetic response.
B)endorphin response.
C)relaxation response.
D)parasympathetic response.

Question 14

A good time to meditate is

A)before rising.
B)after lunch.
C)after dinner.
D)after any large meal, so the body has plenty of energy.

Question 15

Which of the following should be avoided before meditating?

A)Coca-Cola
B)cigarettes
C)coffee
D)All of these should be avoided.

Question 16

The object of focus is called the figure,and the objects in the background are called the ground.

Question 17

An early researcher of Zen masters found that they could slow respiration and could control their heart rates.

Question 18

Mantra is defined as

A)life force (referring to breathing).
B)focusing on heaviness and warmth in the limbs.
C)a word used as the object of focus during meditation.
D)a complete feeling of relaxation and a weightless body.

Question 19

Relaxation techniques for physical issues include:

A)progressive relaxation.
B)meditation.
C)autogenic training.
D)none of the above.

Question 20

This refers to the use of illogical riddles as the object of focus during meditation.

A)Nadam
B)Mantra
C)Koan
D)Pranayama

Question 21

Consciousness meditation recognizes the importance of the boundary between the self and others.

Question 22

Heart rhythm meditation requires one to experience all emotions simultaneously.

Question 23

Regardless of the type of meditation,one of two approaches is used: opening up of attention or focusing of attention.

Question 24

Meditation decreases the amount of alpha brain waves.

Question 25

One of the key processes of meditation is learning to separate mind and body.

Question 26

Meditation increases blood flow to the brain and decreases blood flow to the legs and arms.

Question 27

It is best to meditate after eating a meal.

Question 28

One of the essential prerequisites for meditation is a quiet environment.

Question 29

When meditating,try hard to get your muscles to relax.

Question 30

Meditation has been found to be effective in decreasing different types of anxiety,including test anxiety.

Question 31

Meditation requires an object of focus.

Question 32

There have been no scientific studies of the effects of meditation,only psychological studies.

Question 33

When practicing meditation,it is important to try to relax.

Question 34

Herbert Benson's relaxation response is also known as secular meditation.

Question 35

Research has found that meditators are less anxious than people who do not meditate.

Question 36

Meditation has been shown to effectively treat drug addiction.

Question 37

When meditating,you should set an alarm to alert you when 20 minute has passed.