Stress Management chapter 19

This rock group is thought to be responsible for bringing meditation to the West.

The Beatles

True or False? The "hundredth monkey" concept states that when enough people meditate on the theme of world peace, consciousness will heighten for all people.

True

True or False? The Relaxation Response, by Herbert Benson, is an "Americanized" version of Transcendental Meditation (TM).

True

Jon Kabat-Zinn is renowned for using ___________________ to help patients cope with chronic pain.

mindfulness meditation

Listening to ocean waves to meditate would be considered a:

Nadam

True or False? A mandala is a circular-shaped object used as a vehicle for meditation.

True

True or False? Because it is easier, exclusive meditation is considered to be more effective than inclusive meditation by most people.

True

True or False? Cardiologist Dr. Dean Ornish has observed a reversal of coronary artery blockage with a combination of exercise, diet, and meditation.

True

The primary difference between inclusive and exclusive meditation is that with inclusive meditation, you need to have:

detached observation.

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is an example of:

exclusive meditation.

Zen meditation is an example of:

inclusive meditation.

Meditation can best be described as:

increased concentration that leads to increased awareness.

Repeating the word OM would be considered a:

Mantra

According to Dr. Herbert Benson, these four components are needed to achieve the relaxation response

Quietness, a mental device, a passive attitude, and a comfortable position

A tratak is a _________ mantra.

visual