Chapter 21, 26, 4, 12, 7, 19, 13, 22, 20, 24
According to a study published in Psychology Today, the average person laughs times per day. Select one: a. 20 b. 5 C. 10 d. 15
15
In laughter yoga classes, the formal laughter is supposed to last about how long? Select one: a. 120 minutes b. 40 minutes c. 60 minutes d. 20 minutes
20 minutes
We now know that what percentage of the immune system resides in the gut? Select one: a. 20 percent b.70 percent C. 10 percent d. 50 percent
70 percent
According to estimates by those who have studied the codependent personality, what percentage of the American population is classified as codependent due to direct or indirect exposure to alcoholism? Select one: a. 59 percent b. 42 percent C. 82 percent d. 96 percent e. 33 percent
96 percent
Which of the following can be said with validity about doodling? Select one: a. Aggression is expressed in dark, heavy, and jagged lines. b. Horizontal lines convey fear and anxiety. C. Doodles occupy the mind, rather than create a sense of self-awareness. d. Doodles are not yet considered a form of art therapy.
Aggression is expressed in dark, heavy, and jagged lines.
Resiliency, as taught in courses at the Mayo Clinic to the U.S. military, includes developing or strengthening which aspects? Select one: a. Humor b. All of these are correct C. Positivity d. Compassion e. Gratitude
All are correct
Lyme disease is transmitted via: Select one a. ticks. b. mosquitos. c. All of these are correct. d. fleas. e. mice
All of these are correct
When performing asanas in yoga, which of the following guidelines is suggested? Select one: a. Every posture should be counterbalanced with one that works the oppositemuscle groups. b. All of these are correct. C. A session should end with the Corpse Pose for a few minutes of quiet time d. Positions should be done slowly and held for about 10 seconds.
All of these are correct
Many instructors sum up the basis of mindfulness meditation with these three words Select one: a. Formal practice, informal practice, and observation b. Humility, honesty, and compassion c. Attention, intention, and attitude d. Body scan, gentle yoga, and loving kindness
Attention, intention, and attitude
Which type of humor is thought to be helpful in relieving the fear of death? Select one: a. Absurd humor b. Slapstick comedy C. Ironic humor d. Black humor
Black Humor
The art of Hatha yoga requires which aspects (steps) for best effectiveness? Select one: a. Breathing, concentration, and balance b. Breathing, stretching, and balance c. Meditation, breathing, and balance d. An empty stomach, g0od diet, and concentration
Breathing, stretching, and balance
Dr. Carl Simonton is credited with introducing art therapy for his patients diagnosed with Select one: a. migraine headaches. b. AIDS. C. post-traumatic stress disorder d. cancer. Correct e. anorexia.
Cancer
Dr. Carl Simonton is credited with introducing art therapy to which population? Select one: a. Vietnam veterans b. Anorexics c. AIDS patients d. Cancer patients
Cancer Patients
Which person is recognized for discovering the scientific link between emotions and neuropeptides? Select one: a. Bruce Lipton b. Kenneth Pelletier C. Candace Pert d. Hans Selye
Candace Pert
Which relaxation technique was engineered specifically for people with chronic pain?
Clinical biofeedback
Which of the following benefits have been observed through autogenic training?
Decreased resting heart rate and decreased resting blood pressure
Which type of biofeedback is most commonly used with the FBI for the purpose of lie detection?
Electrodermal
According to Dr. John Diamond, which aspect of music therapy has an addictive quality and may cause harm to the body? Select one: a. Essentic forms b. Extremely low frequencies (ELF) c. Schumann's resonance d. Anapestic beat
Essentic forms
A characteristic that increases the effectiveness of mental imagery is the blueprint aspect, or when the image is self-generated—created by the person performing the visualization. Select one: True False
False
Art therapy is used as the primary coping technique for cancer patients, anorexics, and war veterans. Select one: True False
False
Chakras are meridian points in which acupuncture needles are used to unclog passages of energy or chi Select one: True False
False
Clinical biofeedback is held to be superior to all other relaxation techniques due to its ability to promote a deep sense of relaxation.
False
For a drug to pass the placebo test and gain approval by the FDA, it must have a cure rate of above 20 percent. Select one: True False
False
Migraine headaches are now correlated primarily to chronic anxiety. Select one: True False
False
Most experienced practitioners advocate early morning practice of T'ai Chi as a fresh start to the day. Select one: True X False
False
Music therapy seems to show no beneficial effects to reduce chronic pain. Select one: True False
False
Of these attributes-challenge, control, and commitment-Suzanne Kobasa felt that challenge was the most important to determine a hardy personality. Select one: True False
False
Polyphasia is a stress-related, debilitating disease. Select one: True False
False
Stress has no measurable affect on the health and integrity of the DNA Select one: True False
False
The chemical composition of tears produced from laughter is the same as that produced by other methods (e.g, cutting onions). Select one: True False
False
The common cold would fall under the category of endogenous underreaction Select one: True False
False
The five yoga paths are karma, hatha, kundalini, apanasana, and surya. Select one: True False
False
The moving meditation of T'ai Chi acts to defuse the emotions that connect us to the source of lite's energy. Select one: True False
False
White noise is made up of "broadband" sounds comprising most frequencies on the audnble spectrum. Select one: True False
False
Yoga was first formally introduced into the United States in 1970, when Swami Rama, a yogi master from the Himalayan Institute, was invited to the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas. Select one: True False
False
Codependent behavior deals mostly with what basic fear? Select one: a. All of these are correct. b. Fear of rejection C. Fear of success d. Fear of the unknown e. Fear of dying
Fear of Rejection
Which part of the brain is now believed to be associated with "executive function"? Select one a. Frontal cortex b. Pituitary c. Pineal gland d. Cerebellum e. Limbic system
Frontal Cortex
Which personality type is now considered part of the foundation for positive psychology? Select one: a. Hardy personality b. Assertive personality c. Survivor personality d. Sensation-seeker personality
Hardy Personality
This relaxation technique, above all others, promotes a non-ego attitude Select one: a. Progressive muscular relaxation 3 b. Music therapy C. T'ai Chi d. Hatha yoga e. Autogenic training
Hatha Yoga
In the indirect method of autogenic training, the suggested order of relaxation is
Heaviness, warmth, heart, breathing, solar plexus, forehead.
Which statement is not true about the interpretation of art therapy? Select one: a. Although each color seems to be archetypal, there are different meanings. b. The most important factor is the patient/client's impressions c. In the hands of a qualified expert, interpretation is rather obvious. d. Catharsis is more important than interpretation
In the hands of a qualified expert, interpretation is rather obvious.
According to some, which factor, more than the others seems to be the most important regarding the soothing effect of music on the body? Select one: a. Beat b. Category C. Instrumentation d. Lyrics
Instrumentation
In which process are cancer patients encourages to view the white blood cells of their immune system physically fighting cancerous tumor cells?
Internal body images
Art therapy is thought to be a good coping technique because: Select one: a. All of these are correct. b. it balances right (nonverbal) and left (verbal) brain functions. C. it increases awareness through nonverbal expression. d. it allows the expression of nonverbal thoughts. e. it allows for the release of toxic thoughts from the unconscius mind.
It balances right (nonverbal) and left (verbal) brain functions
"What is the sound of one hand clapping? is known in meditation circles as a: Select one: a. koan. b. mantra. c. tratak. d. nadam. e. bad Bart Simpson joke.
Koan
Which of the following is not one of the positions in a Tai Chi basic moving meditation? Select one: a. Single whip b. Left-hand ward-off c. Grasp the bird's tail d. Lower hands
Lower hands
Typically, which of these is not part of the mindfulness-based stress management protocol. Select one: a. Walking meditation b. Sitting meditation C. Body Scan d. Mantra repetition
Mantra Repetition
Which of the following is not included among the four philosophical concepts taught in T'ai Chi? Select one: a. Fasting the heart b. Wu-wei c. Winning by losing d. Moving against force
Moving against force
Which well-known singer/songwriter documented the use of music therapy as a healing modality for a chronic illness? Select one: a. Tony Bennett b. Dar Williams c. Mick Jagger d. Naomi Judd e. Joan Baez
Naomi Judd
_________officially put humor on the healthcare map as an effective coping technique for stress. Select one: a. Lucille Ball b. Patch Adams, MD C. Groucho Marx d. Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins
Which medium is thought to be the best to elicit feelings and emotions for nonverbal self-expresSion? Select one a. Pastels b. Colored pencils C. Clay d. Crayons e. All of these are correct
Pastels
The following is now known about biofeedback as an effective relaxation technique.
People can be taught to control their physiological functions, and researchers are still uncertain why biofeedback works.
All but which of these suggestions is advocated as a means to boost one's sensg.of humor in the face of stress? Select one: a. Perform at an open-mike comedy nightclub. b. Don't take yourself too seriously (learn to laugh at yourself) C. Find one humorous thing a day. d. Make a tickler notebook of funny items.
Perform at an open-mike comedy nightclub.
Which theory would most likely explain the popularity of sexual jokes? Select one: a. Superiority theory b. Divinity theory c. Incongruity theory d. Release/relief theory
Release/relief theory
What asana is typically performed at the beginning and ending of each yoga session? Select one: a. Salute to the sun b. Mountain pose c. Human triangle d. Cobra
Salute to the sun
Which is considered to be the lowest form of humor? Select one: a. Irony b. Bathroom humor C. Sarcasm d. Puns
Sarcasm
Which type of humor is based on latent aggressions? Select one: a. Slapstick humor b. Black humor c. Ironic humor d. Satirical comedy
Slapstick humor
Nien Cheng, a political prisoner in Shanghai, China, would be a prime example of which personality type? Select one: a. Resilient personality b. Hardy personality C. Helpless-hopeless personality d. Survivor personality
Survivor Personality
Kristina is using her imagination to help overcome anxiety related to flying on a plane through ______________, building up a tolerance to the stressor through progressive exposures to it. Select one: A. meditation B. color therapy C. images of tranquil natural scenes D. systematic desensitization
Systemic Desensitization
Which of the following statements provides the most comprehensive explanation of T'ai Chi? Select one: a. Tai Chi is the universal life force of subtle energy that surrounds and permeates everything. b. Tai Chi is the practice of self-defense. C. Tai Chi is the remedy to poor health. d. Tai Chi a low-impact exercise that demonstrates harmony of mind and body with the Chi of the universe
Tai Chi a low-impact exercise that demonstrates harmony of mind and body with the Chi of the universe.
Which of these is not a theory of why music is thought to be relaxing? Select one: a. The entrainment theory b. The Mozart theory c. The biochemical theory d. The metaphysical theory
The Mozart Theory
With regard to music therapy, the dominant rhythm style (DRS) refers Select one: a. Schumann's resonance. b. the conversion of sound waves to neural impulses. C. entrainment of the human energy field. d. the beat of the heart.
The beat of the heart
Which of the following biofeedback techniques is considered the most beneficial with regard to the treatment of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Thermal Biofeedback
A compromised microbiome is associated with inflammation. Select one: True False
True
A mandala is a circular object used as a vehicle for meditation Select one: True False
True
Although some people meditate to reach enlightenment, the primary purpose is to cleanse clutter from the mind and achieve mental clarity. Select one: True False
True
Although the process is not fully understood, it appears that mental imagery produced in the right brain is converted to biochemical messages, and through neuropeptides they affix themselves to receptor sites on targeted cells to promote the healing process. Select one: True False
True
Art therapists may have people draw fantasy animals to uncover unconscious thoughts about their feelings. Select one: True False
True
As a rule, women tend to draw faces while doodling more often than men. Select one: True False
True
Because it is easier, exclusive meditation is considered to be more effective than inclusive meditation by most people. Select one: True False
True
Because the flow of energy moves more freely when the body is relaxed, when engaging in Tai Chi, use only the minimal amount of muscle tension to complete the movement. Select one: True False
True
Cardiologist Dr. Dean Ornish has observed a reversal of coronary artery blockage with a combination of exercise, diet, and meditation. Select one: True False
True
For optimal effectiveness, mental imagery must be restorative and preparative. Select one: True False
True
Hatha yoga is recognized as a suitable complementary healing modality for many chronic health-related issues. Select one: True False
True
Hypnosis is said to have as great a cure rate for warts as medical treatments. Select one: True False
True
In art therapy, much can be revealed by what is not drawn, not just what is drawn. Select one: True False
True
Instrumental music (without lyrics) is thought to promote a greater sense of relaxation than music with lyrics. Select one: True False
True
It is quite common to incorporate the aspects of mental imagery and diaphragmatic breathing with autogenic training.
True
Lyme disease is now considered a sexually transmitted disease. Select one: True False
True
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective for people suffering from chronic pain. Select one: True False
True
Research indicates that yoga helps decrease anxiety and maintain a sense of emotional balance, reinforcing the mind- body connection. Select one: True False
True
Resiliency seems to be the key factor for the hardy personality. Select one: True False
True
Stress-management therapists have concluded that in the face of stress, imagination can be an asset as well as a liability. Select one: True False
True
The "hundredth monkey" concept states that when enough people meditate on the theme of world peace, consciousness will heighten for all people. Select one: True False
True
The entrainment theory of music therapy suggests that the human body is Ike a radio transformer, in that it receives (absorbs) as well as emits oscillations. Select one: True False
True
The healing aspect of the laughter response is thought to promote the release of various emical messengers, which, in turn, strengthens the integrity of the immune system Select one: True False
True
The originators of autogenic training, Shultze and Luthe, believed that when doing this technique, among other aspects, the person should focus on internal physiological processes.
True
The practice of Tai Chi's fluid physical movements that move with force rather than against it provides a metaphor for the essential mental attitude to successfully deal with life's daily stressors. Select one: True False
True
Unlike many other techniques that need a minimum amount of time to be effective, mental imagery can be effective even when used for a short period. Select one: True False
True
Winning by losing, a component of the practice of Tai Chi, advocates the success of failure as exemplified as an expression of unconditional acceptance. Select one: True False
True
The landmark Western Collaborative Groups Study found which of the following? Select one: a. Type A personality is really an aggression-based personality. b. Type A is a greater risk factor than all other risk factors combined. C. Type A men are at a greater risk for heart disease than women. d. Type A behavior is modifiable. e. All of these are correct.
Type A is a greater risk factor than all other risk factors combined.
To which of the following considerations is it most important for a person to attend when choosing a visual theme? Select one: A. Choose images that can be sustained longer than 10 minutes. B. Work to experience the image as an observer rather than as direct experience. C. Use imagination and creativity is a skill—the more it is employed, the stronger it becomes. D. Hold your breath while engaging the mental image in order to clarify it.
Use imagination and creativity is a skill—the more it is employed, the stronger it becomes.
According to musicologist H. A. Lingerman, music played on these instruments is believed to strengthen one's emotional well-being. Select one: a. Cello and piano b. Brass and percussion C. Woodwinds and strings d. Synthesizers and harp
Woodwinds and Strings
The opposite aspects of nature, represented by the mandala, are: Select one: a. mind and body. b. yin and yang. C. physical and spiritual. d. crane and snake.
Yin and yang
A behavioral change technique would be
a mental imagery combined with power of suggestion to alter negative health habits
According to the Borysenko stress and disease model, cancer is regarded as an: Select one: a. endogenous Overreaction. b. exogenous underreaction. C. endogenous underreaction. d. exogenous Overreaction.
endogenous underreaction
According to Borysenko's stress and disease model, the common cold is regarded as an: Select one: a. exogenous overreaction b. endogenous underreaction. C. endogenous overreaction. d.exogenous underreaction.
exogenous underreaction
The claims from the Far East that Tai Chi can cure hypertension, asthma, and insomnia, as well as prevent atherosclerosis and spinal deformity: Select one: a. only apply to sedentary control subjects. b. have not been medically substantiated. C. are not fully embraced by all practitioners d. are well-documented in clinical studies.
have not been medically substantiated
Lyme Disease, known as the "great mimicker," is related to the following chronic health issues, except: Select one: a. herpes. b. fibromyalgia. C. chronic fatigue. d. Alzheimer's disease. e. multiple sclerosis.
herpes
Pranayama is integrated into each posture by: Select one: a. inhaling as muscles relax. b. holding each breath for approximately 10 seconds. c. exhaling as muscles stretch. www.w d. inhaling while coming out of each posture
holding each breath for approximately 10 seconds.
Another term used to describe mental imagery would be:
predictive encoding
Stress affects the replication of DNA strands at the point of the: Select one: a. telomeres. b. polymers. c. nucleic acid molecule. d. carbonic acid molecule.
telomeres
According to self-esteem expert Nathaniel Brandon, high self-esteem has been described as: Select one: a. easier to achieve due to the empowerment of the Internet. b. possible to achieve and maintain. impossible to achieve. d. the immune system of our consciousness. e. impossible to maintain.
the immune system of our consciousness.
Surya Namaskar is referred to as: Select one: a. the positive affirmation statement at the end of the session. b. the nostril breathing technique. c. the mountain pose. d. the salute to the sun warm-up exercise.
the salute to the sun warm-up exercise.
The Wii video gaming system is based on the concept of biofeedback with a motion sensor
true
