PSY 470 Exam 4
A mental device used as a point of focus during meditation, such as a repeated word, sound, or phrase, is known as a _____. a.mandala b.mantra c.chakra d.meridian e.mesmerizer
b
Jeri wants to try thought watching. She should picture herself sitting peacefully _____. a.on a warm, sandy beach b.at the bottom of a clear lake c.at the top of a mountain d.in a peaceful meadow e.in a quiet room
b
Sheena likes to take a nap to relieve her stress. For the best benefits, how many minutes should her naps be? a.30-45 b.10-20 c.20-30 d.45-60 e.60-90
b
Static poses (asanas) should be held in the stretching position for at least ____ seconds. a.15 b.20 c.5 d.10 e.30
b
The key underlying principle of Medical Resonance Therapy (MRT) Music is that music _____. a.relieves stress by putting us in a hypnotic trance b.actually can influence our body directly at the cellular and organ levels c.affects us at an emotional level d.activates the sympathetic nervous system e.affects us because of the associations we make connecting music to an experience or situation
b
The music of baroque composers has become so popular as a healing tool that the treatment is now known as the ____. a.Bach effect b.Mozart effect c.classical music technique d.adagio syndrome e.Beethoven effect
b
The yoga sage Patanjali is believed to have assembled a collection of yoga theories and practices known as the yoga ____. a.doctrine b.sutras c.yamas d.dharmas e.principles
b
When you are under hypnosis, _____. a.you are less critical and disbelieving b.you are more responsive to suggestions c.your left hemisphere is more active d.your attention is less focused e.your parasympathetic nervous system is deactivated
b
Which term describes a flow of thought that includes sensory qualities from one or more of the senses? a.autogenics b.imagery c.rational emotive thinking d.hypnosis e.visualization
b
Yoga asanas are designed to develop the body with which three primary facets of fitness? a.strength, cardio, balance b.power, flexibility, balance c.endurance, power, balance d.flexibility, cardio, strength e.balance, power, cardio
b
Yoga is said to have originated in ____ nearly 5,000 years ago. a.Africa b.India c.England d.Russia e.China
b
Relaxing imagery decreases the arousal of the stimulating, or sympathetic, branch of the autonomic nervous system, which helps reduce anxiety and perception of pain. True False
true
Research suggests that there is no real difference between an imagined event and a "real" event you perceive in your physical experience as far as how your mind interprets its meaning. True False
true
Studies show that music has more than a psychological effect; it also has measurable physical effects on the body. True False
true
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the official government agency of the National Institutes of Health that is responsible for research on complementary and alternative health. True False
true
Whatever the conscious mind focuses on, believes, thinks, and directs is what the subconscious mind responds to; it follows through without question. True False
true
Yoga is a course of exercises and postures intended to promote control of the body and mind and to attain physical and spiritual well-being. True False
true
A decrease in left-hemisphere activity during hypnosis fits with the hypothesis that hypnosis subdues the inhibitory influence of the conscious mind. True False
true
Jaya is a yoga instructor. Which category of CAM is her yoga class part of? a.body-based methods b.manipulative methods c.mind/body interventions d.energy therapies e.biologically based therapies
c
Jordin is pretty healthy and works out a lot. She's looking for a yoga style that is focused on developing strength and stamina, rather than on meditation. Which type of yoga should she pursue? a.kundalini yoga b.iyengar yoga c.ashtanga yoga d.hatha yoga e.sivananda yoga
c
Shona's grandmother has been doing the most popular form of exercise in China for years. The exercise consists of a precise sequence of slow, graceful movements, plus deep breathing and mental focus. What exercise is Shona's grandmother doing? a.Karate b.Ayurveda c.Tai chi d.Qi gong e.Tae Bo
c
The father of hypnosis, Franz Mesmer, believed that there was a magical force that flowed from hypnotist to patient, which he called ____. a.hypnotic power b.healing touch c.animal magnetism d.spiritual connection e.mesmerism
c
When you meditate using a mantra or simple meditation, what should the intention be? a.To clear your mind of all thoughts. b.Imagine sitting by a still lake and seeing ripples flowing out from the center one at a time. c.Repeat the mantra with as little effort as possible when you think of it. d.Spell the mantra over and over in your mind. e.Try with all of your might to continue repeating the mantra. Don't let the mantra fade.
c
Which benefit is a common reason to use imagery? a.increase left hemisphere activity b.influence other people c.improve confidence and positive thinking d.control visual and auditory hallucinations e.decrease performance skills
c
According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), approximately ____% of adults use CAM. a.42 b.17 c.51 d.38 e.26
d
In comparison to the subconscious mind, the conscious mind ____. a.lacks doubts, fears, and reservations b.does what it is told to do c.is largely inaccessible d.is the part of the mind that makes choices e.acts without considering consequences
d
When Kiran meditates, he experiences decreased breathing rate, decreased heart rate, and slower brainwave patterns similar to sleeping. This level of deep rest is called a(n) _____ state. a.beta b.alpha c.hypermetabolic d.hypometabolic e.omega
d
Which principle is one of the foundations of naturopathic medicine? a.Herbs and vitamins can cure most ailments. b.Suppressing symptoms is the most important thing to do in the beginning of treatment. c.Finding a cure is the foundation of medicine. d.Nature has the power to heal. e.Disease usually has a single cause.
d
Which type of meditation is traced back to Buddha? a.contemplation meditation b.chakra meditation c.thought watching d.breathing meditation e.mantra meditation
d
Researchers have concluded that the key to successful meditation is the use of a unique word, sound, or phrase determined specifically for the individual. True False
false
Sarcasm has the power to heal and uplift and has been found to be one of the healthiest forms of humor. True False
false
Sitting in the lotus position is necessary for all forms of meditation. True False
false
Sivananda yoga is done in a hot room, 90 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, replicating the temperature of the birthplace of yoga. True False
false
Television should be avoided at all cost when you are stressed, as it stimulates the stress response in the body. True False
false
To achieve maximal benefits from yoga, push yourself through the range of a stretch to a point where you feel pain. True False
false
To ease stress, you don't necessarily have to enjoy the music you are listening to as long as it is quiet music with a slow rhythm. True False
false
To experience the relaxation benefits of guided imagery, you must be able to see the mental image clearly. True False
false
Yoga activates sympathetic nervous system activity. True False
false
Your conscious mind contains all of your thoughts, images, and memories. True False
false
The key to successful meditation is to completely empty your mind of all thoughts. True False
false
Asanas are gentle stretching movements designed to rejuvenate and bring balance to the entire body. True False
true
Ayurveda, India's traditional system of natural medicine, is claimed to be the oldest system of natural healing on Earth. True False
true
Classical and New Age music seem to be especially effective in relaxing the mind and body. True False
true
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is defined as a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. True False
true
Contemplation meditation is a form of mindfulness. True False
true
Each individual, little stressor that we experience can add to the others to create a large mountain of stress. True False
true
Eliminating unnecessary activities can lower stress. True False
true
In Germany, 70 percent of physicians prescribe herbal remedies, many of which are paid for by government health insurance. True False
true
In Hatha yoga, the emphasis is on giving complete mental attention to each movement to the exclusion of everything else. True False
true
Iyengar yoga is a classical style of yoga that is softer on the body and is well-suited for beginners because it uses props, such as chairs, straps, blocks, pillows, and sandbags, to compensate for a lack of flexibility. True False
true
Meditation is the process of systematically allowing the mind to focus gently on a single item. True False
true
Meditation is usually done in a comfortable seated position rather than lying down. True False
true
Mental imagery is beneficial for the control of emotional arousal and anxiety. True False
true
Alternative medicine is used together with conventional medicine, whereas complementary medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. True False
false
Biofield therapies involve the unconventional use of electromagnetic fields to heal a patient. True False
false
During the arousal phase of laughter, physiological measures return to resting values or lower values, creating a relaxation response. True False
false
Imagery and visualization are synonymous terms. True False
false
In order to successfully practice yoga, you must also adopt the Hindu philosophy. True False
false
Mantra meditation takes years of practice in order to notice any positive health effects. True False
false
Laughter is associated with a release of tension and an increase in the natural mood-lifters known as ____. a.endorphins b.neuropeptides c.morphine d.pheromones e.androgens
a
Libby's friend has suggested that she try energy therapy. One energy therapy she could try is _____. a.reiki b.massage c.meditation d.yoga e.biofeedback
a
Meditation can bring about the relaxation response, as long as it has _____. a.a quiet environment b.a word to focus on c.enough muscle constriction d.an active attitude e.relaxing background music
a
Shiatsu means ____. a.finger pressure b.energy balance c.peace within d.wholeness e.electromagnetic waves
a
Simplifying mealtimes, going to a museum, and saying hello to a stranger are examples of ____. a.small, positive things that can make a difference in our lives b.positive efforts that can either relieve stress or make you more stressed c.ways to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system d.psychosocial stressors e.solutions to avoid
a
The best time of day for massage therapy is ____. a.morning b.late night c.afternoon d.early evening e.whenever you can do it most consistently
a
_____ are the energy centers in the body through which spiritual and emotional energies flow. a.Chakras b.Mantras c.Nerve synapses d.Prana e.Lymphatic pathways
a
Meditation should only be done in a place where it is dark and quiet. True False
false
Compared to healthy children who laugh as many as 400 times a day, adults laugh about ____ times a day. a.60 b.800 c.200 d.900 e.15
e
Energy therapies involve the use of invisible channels of energy that flow in the body. These energy fields are known as ____. a.Reiki b.qi gong fields c.neurological endpoints d.galvanic receptors e.meridians
e
The focus of hatha yoga is on three branches of yoga, including ____. a.heated rooms b.restraint c.prayer d.endurance e.breathing techniques
e
The term "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which means ____. a.to focus the mind b.to breathe deeply c.great flexibility d.to strengthen the core e.to yoke together
e
Which mind/body intervention describes a group of procedures that use electronic instruments to accurately measure, process, and "feed back" information about autonomic activity, permitting development of voluntary control over these physiologic processes? a.reflexology b.naturopathic medicine c.qi gong d.reiki e.biofeedback
e
If a student athlete wants to improve performance in his sport, he should avoid _____. a.monitoring self-talk b.focusing only on the current moment c.relaxing the mind and body d.imagining performing successfully e.carefully deliberating actions during performance
e
Adults typically laugh approximately the same number of times per day as healthy children. True False
false
Research has found an inverse relationship between the ability to use imagery and the ability to be hypnotized. True False
false
