2430 EXAM 4
this rock group is though to be responsible for bringing mediation to the West
The Beatles
this coping technique helps neutralize the fear of the unknown
information seeking
which is true of Hatha yoga
it is meant to be enjoyable
"what is the sound of one hand clapping?" is known in meditation circles as
koan
social orchestration is really a coping mechanism to
learn to create viable options for ones social environment
which is not a phase of asana practice
lying in shavasana
repeating the word OM would be considered a
mantra
typically, which of the following is NOT part of the mindfulness-based stress management protocol
mantra repetition
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
dream therapy is a cognitive process that includes all fo the following EXCEPT
all of the above are included in dream therapy
which of the following is NOT a common source of information for coping with stress
all of the common sources
diversions can have
positive or negative outcomes
assuming there is a correct way to pray, author Sophie Burnham makes which of the following suggestions
pray in the present tense, with a positive frame of mind
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
_____ waves are the most associated with relaxation response in the act of meditation
alpha
the postures (portions) strived for in Hatha yoga are called
asanas
many instructors sum up the basis of mindfulness meditation in these three words
attention, intention, and attitude
according to Sophie Burnham, author of A Book of Angels, for prayer to be most effective, it must have which of the following components
be constructed in the present tense and be constructed in the positive
yoga has which of the following benefits
both physiological and psychological benefits
in research studies, Hatha yoga proved to be a beneficial means of coping with which of the following
breast cancer, depression; diabetes
the word prana means _____ and the word yama means _____
breath; pause
the art of Hatha yoga requires these aspects (steps) for best effectiveness
breathing, stretching, and balance
this landmark study (compensation theory) involving this group revealed the power of social support
cancer patients
body tapping, as a coping technique for stress, is based on the premise of all of the following aspects EXCEPT
chakra alignment
research studying yoga has found which of the following
changes in gene expression; changes at the molecular level; long lasting health benefits
research has shown that all EXCEPT _____ contribute to ones health
codependency
this theory says that a social support group acts as an effective coping technique because similar attitudes and values tend to negate the bad effects of stress
cognitive dissonance theory
shavasana is also known as the _____ pose
corpse
what is the correct order of the steps involved in social orchestration
define your stressors, identity your initial response, generate alternatives, choose the best alternative, evaluate the outcome
the primary difference between inclusive and exclusive mediation is that with inclusive meditation, you need to have
detached observation
transcendental meditation (TM) is an example of
exclusive meditation
true or false: a koan is a verbal mantra
false
true or false: back pain is one of the most common maladies to afflict people younger than the age of 25
false
true or false: dream incubation is a process where a person tries to finish a recurring dream
false
true or false: meditation has been found to be ineffective for people suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD)
false
true or false: research reveals that intercessory prayer is the most effective type of prayer
false
true or false: research reveals that there are fewer than ten coping techniques to truly deal with stress effectively
false
true or false: the art of balance in Hatha yoga suggests that for the beset effect, one must try to maintain a sense of balance when assuming each asana
false
true or false: the difference between Freud and Jung with dream interpretation is that Jung thought dreams concealed truth, while Freud thought that dreams actually revealed it
false
true or false: trendy yoga instructors, spandex yoga clothes, and expensive yoga mats are in alignment with the true purpose of yoga
false
this part of the brain is now believed to be associated with "executive function"
frontal cortex
the premise of the mind-body-spirit union is that
humanity most salient nature is of divine quality
research on prayer reveals that
if you want to pray for someone, you can do it from anywhere
zen meditation is an example of
inclusive meditation
meditation can best be described as
increased concentration that leads to increased awareness
this style of Hatha yoga is based on speed and breath work
Ashtanga yoga
this style of Hatha Yoga is done in a very hot environment
Bikram yoga
the buffer theory was proposed by
Cassel
this relaxation technique, above all others, promotes a non-ego attitude
Hatha yoga
scholars have traced the roots fo yoga as far back as the sixth century BCE to the teaching of Hindu philosopher
Kapila
who is credited with codifying yoga in a written collection called the Yoga Sutras
Patanjali
forgiveness is considered an effective coping technique because it helps to reduce stress by
relinquishing control of anger, releasing toxic thoughts, subsiding feelings of victimization
the practice Ho'oponopono is best described as
repairing the torn community tapestry
from split-brain research, what have we learned about stress management
right brain thinking styles are closely associated with relaxation, and left brain thinking is closely associated with perceptions of stress
synthesis is a term to describe
sensory crossover
which of the following is NOT a cognitive function associated with he left hemisphere of the brain
spatial orientation
the Hatha yoga pranayama is
the breathing technique
Kundalini yoga is which of the following
the path of spiritual awakening
Surya Namaskar is referred to as
the salute to the sun warm-up exercise
hobbies, as a coping technique, can best serve to decrease stress in this way
they help divert attention away to gain clarity and insight into problems
dreams are thought to be an effective coping technique because
they offer insight into helping solve personal issues
the relaxation response is virtually the same thing (an American version) as
transcendental meditation
the toxicity of holding a grudge results in all EXCEPT
transfers the negative energy to the other party involved
mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective for people suffering from chronic pain
true
true or false: Hatha Yoga is renowned for the ability to help people alleviate chronic back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome
true
true or false: Ho'Oponopono is a Polynesian from of forgiveness as a means of finding inner peace
true
true or false: Pranayama is the breathing aspect of Hatha yoga, with inhalations during the expanding stretch, and exhalations when coming out of a position
true
true or false: a mandala is a circular-shaped object used as a vehicle for mediation
true
true or false: as a coping technique, the premise of forgiveness is unconditional love without feelings of victimization
true
true or false: because it is easier, exclusive meditation is considered to be more effective than inclusive mediation 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 mediation
true
true or false: for people who are confined to a sitting position, Hatha yoga has been adapted in a form called Desk or cubical yoga
true
true or false: information seeking as a coping technique can be as potentially dangerous as it can be helpful
true
true or false: mindfulness meditation can be done either in a formal practice or informal practice
true
true or false: more and more people today are relying on virtual support groups to the potential exclusion of face-to-face friendships
true
true or false: recent studies have found that subjects who engaged in Hatha yoga programs experienced decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety
true
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 direct effect theory of support groups states that social contact only provides positive exposure to the individual
true
true or false: the relaxation response, by Herbert Benson, is an "Americanized" version of transcendental meditation
true
true or false: the term "neuroplasticity" means that the brain cannot only grow new brain cells, but can be rewired for better thinking functions
true
true or false: the transfer effect of self-esteem and creativity are thought to be two factors why hobbies are considered an effective coping technique
true
true or false: there are many types of yoga. Hatha Yoga is the path of physical balance, while Kundalini yoga, a more meditative practice, is called the path of spiritual awakening
true
true or false: yoga instructors suggest that you hold each asana for a period of about 10 seconds before you release
true
true or false: yoga is now touted as a skill to relieve the problems associated with repeated poor sleep quality
true
ineffability, which may occur during meditation, gives this sensation
unable to verbally express oneself
yoga is an ancient Sanskrit word that literally means
union of mind, body, and spirt
Hatha yoga literally means
union of the sun and the moon
a tratak is a _____ mantra
visual
which is not a part of Ho'oponopono
you are my sunshine