Exam 4 Stress (Chapter 17*,18*,19,20)
For a typical person, the average number of breath cycles per minute during a very relaxed state is:
1-2
Diaphragmatic breathing is the cornerstone to ________.
All of the above
In research studies, hatha yoga proved to be a beneficial means of coping with which of the following?
All of the above
Research studying yoga has found which of the following:
All of the above
Dream Therapy is a cognitive process that includes all of the following EXCEPT:
All of the above are included
Forgiveness is considered an effective coping technique because it helps to reduce stress by:
All of these are correct
Yoga has which of the following benefits?
Both physiological and psychological benefits.
The translation of pranayama shared in class was ________.
Breath control or restriction
Energy breathing" is a special technique where you visualize:
Breathing air into your head and feet
The buffer theory was proposed by:
Cassel
Body tapping, as a coping technique for stress, is based on the premise of all of the following aspects except:
Chakra Alignment.
The relaxation method that comes closest to a "one size fits all" method is ________.
Diaphragmatic breathing
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? 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 Pranayama is a simple breathing technique that alternates the flow of air through the nostrils and mouth.
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
The word spirit in many cultures is described as ________.
First breath
Which is true of hatha yoga?
It is meant to be enjoyable
Which of the following is said to be true about diaphragmatic breathing?
It is used in conjunction with several other relaxation techniques.
Scholars have traced the roots of yoga as far back the sixth century BCE to the teachings of the Hindu philosopher:
Kapila
Which is not a phase of asana practice?
Lying in shavasana
This is an example of breathing by alternating the air through each nostril.
Nadi shadhanam
Diaphragmatic breathing is also known as all of the following except:
Sutra breathing
The toxicity of holding a grudge results in all EXCEPT:
Transfers the negative energy to the other party involved
True or False? A commonly held belief about diaphragmatic breathing is that breath has a spiritual quality to it.
True
True or False? As a coping technique, the premise of forgiveness is unconditional love without feelings of victimization.
True
True or False? By and large, Americans tend to be thoracic breathers, yet when asleep, the body naturally returns to diaphragmatic breathing.
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
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? Ho'Oponopono is a Polynesian form of forgiveness as a means of finding inner peace
True
True or False? Information seeking as a coping technique can be as potentially dangerous as it can be helpful.
True
Anxiety breathing is:
When a person holds their breath
Which is not a part of Ho'oponopono?
You are my sunshine
What is the correct order of the steps involved in Social Orchestration?
define your stressors, identify your initial response, generate alternatives, choose the best alternatives, evaluate the outcome
The premise of the mind-body-spirit union is that:
humanity's most salient nature is of a divine quality.
Meditation can best be described as:
increased concentration that leads to increased awareness
Social orchestration is really a coping mechanism to:
learn to create viable options for one's social environment
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
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
Which of the following are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective?
A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization
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
An experienced meditator will take ________ the average person.
Fewer breaths per minute than
In class, "bandha" was described as a series of ________ which was different from Rosen's description of the concept in the textbook.
Locks that control the flow of prana
Which of the following is not a benefit of diaphragmatic breathing?
None are correct
Scientists have observed that ________.
One nostril dominates the breathing cycle for several hours before allowing the other nostril to take over
During heavy exercise, ventilations per second increase to meet the increased demand for ________.
Oxygen
Who is credited with codifying yoga in a written collection called the Yoga Sutras?
Patanjali
This phase of diaphragmatic breathing offers a slight pause before the next inhalation.
Phase IV
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.
Once the diaphragmatic breathing technique has been mastered, it can be practiced ________.
Pretty much anywhere
The practice Ho'oponopono is best described as:
Repairing the torn community tapestry
This rock group is thought to be responsible for bringing meditation to the West.
The Beatles
The right side of the brain controls and is influenced by ________.
The left side of the body
Hobbies, as a coping technique, can best serve to decrease stress in this way.
They help make order out of chaos, they help divert attention away to gain clarity and insight into problems, and they serve as a respite from the stress of daily life.
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? The direct effect theory of support groups states that social contact only provides positive exposure to the individual.
True
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, be constructed in the positive
The word prana means _______ and the word yama means ________.
breath; pause
This landmark study (compensation theory) involving this group revealed the power of social support.
cancer patients
Research has shown that all EXCEPT ________ contribute to one's health:
codependency
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
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
This coping technique helps neutralize the fear of the unknown.
information seeking
Which of the following correctly describes the phases of ventilation?
inhale, pause, exhale, pause
Repeating the word OM would be considered a:
mantra
Kundalini Yoga is which of the following?
path of spiritual awakening
Dreams are thought to be an effective coping technique because:
they offer insight into helping solve personal issues
A tratak is a _________ mantra.
visual
