According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology box, "Minimizing the Effects of Stress," research has demonstrated that:

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The Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology box states that research has shown that meditation reduces both the psychological and physical effects of stress, making option B the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as meditation has been shown to have physical and psychological benefits. Option C is partially correct as relaxation techniques, such as yoga and meditation, do increase the release of the hormone oxytocin which helps calm physiological arousal, but it is not the only mechanism at play. Option D is incorrect as relaxation techniques, such as yoga and meditation, do not increase the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone and instead help to counteract the fight-or-flight response.

According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology Box, "Minimizing the Effects