Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Nadam
B)  Mantra
C)  Koan
D)  PranayamaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Relaxation techniques for cognitive issues include:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The object of focus for meditation should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  A mantra
B)  Your breathing
C)  A mandala
D)  Any of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A good time to meditate is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

Which of the following should be avoided before meditating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coca-Cola
B)  cigarettes
C)  coffee
D)  All of these should be avoided.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

It is best to meditate after eating a meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Meditation decreases the amount of alpha brain waves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Nadam
B)  Mantra
C)  Koan
D)  PranayamaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Meditation requires an object of focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Nadam
B)  Mantra
C)  Koan
D)  PranayamaE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 10: Meditation

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

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

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Relaxation techniques for cognitive issues include:

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

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The object of focus for meditation should be:

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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."

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A good time to meditate is

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

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Which of the following should be avoided before meditating?

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It is best to meditate after eating a meal.

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Meditation decreases the amount of alpha brain waves.

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

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

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Meditation requires an object of focus.

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

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