Stress management - Examen 4

Forgiveness is considered an effective coping technique because it helps to reduce stress by:

All of these are correct.

____________ waves are most associated with the relaxation response in the act of meditation.

Alpha

The postures (positions) strived for in Hatha yoga are called:

Asanas.

This style of Hatha yoga is based on speed and breath work.

Ashtanga yoga

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.

This style of Hatha yoga is done in a very hot environment.

Bikram yoga

Yoga has which of the following benefits?

Both physiological and psychological benefits.

In research studies, haha yoga proved to be a beneficial means of coping with which:

Breast cancer, depression, diabetes.

The word prank 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 expect:

Chakra Alignment.

Research has shown that all EXCEPT _______________ contribute to one's healthy:

Codependency

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.

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive function associated with the left hemisphere of the brain?

Spatial orientation

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

The Beatles

Kundalini Yoga is which of the following?

The path of spiritual awakening.

Spray 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.

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.

True or False? As a coping technique, the premise of forgiveness is unconditional love without feelings of victimization.

True

True or False? Mindfulness meditation can done either in a formal practice or informal practice.

True

True or False? Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective for people suffering from chronic pain.

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? 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 term "neuroplasticity" means that the brain cannot grow new brain cells, but can be retired 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

Shavasana is also known as the _________ pose.

Corpse

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

Detached observation

Dream Therapy is a cognitive process that includes all of the following:

Dream interpretation, dream incubation, and lucid dreaming.

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? Research reveals that intercession 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 best effect, one must try to maintain a sense of balance when assuming each asana.

False

True or False? The difference between Freud and Jung 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 relaxation technique, above all others, promotes a non-ego attitude.

Hatha yoga

Zen meditation is an example of:

Inclusive meditation

Meditation can best be described as:

Increased concentration that leads to increased awareness.

Which are common sources of information for coping with stress?

Internet, other people, and printed material

Which is true of hath yoga?

It is meant to be enjoyable.

Scholars have traced the roots of yoga as far back the sixth century BCE to the teachings of Hindu philosopher:

Kapila

"What is the sound of one hand clapping?" Is known in meditation circles as:

Koan

Which is not a phase of asana practice?

Lying in shavasana

Jon Kabat-Zinn is renewed for using __________________________ to help patients cope with chronic pain.

Mindfulness mediation

Who is credited with codifying yoga in a written collection called the Yoga Sutras?

Patanjali

Diversions can have:

Positive or negative oputcomes.

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.

Synesthesia is a term to describe:

Sensory crossover

The Hatha yoga pranayama is:

The breathing technique.

Dreams are thought to be an effective coping technique because:

They offer insight into helping solve personal issues.

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 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 Onrush 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? Hatha yoga is renowned for the ability to help people alleviate chronic back pain and Carole tunnel syndrome.

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

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 Relaxation Response, by Herbert Benson, is an "Americanized" version of Transcendental Meditation (TM).

True

True or False? There are many types of yoga. Hathaway 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 spirit.

Hatha yoga literally means:

Union of the sun and the moon.

A track is a _____________ mantra.

Visual

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"

Many instructions sum up the basis of mindfulness mediation in these three words

Attention, intention, and attitude

The buffer theory was proposed by:

Cassel

Research studying yoga has found:

Changes in gene expression, changes at the molecular level and long-lasting health benefits

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.

True or False? Meditation has been found to be ineffective for people suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

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's most salient nature is of a divine quality.

Which are parts of Ho'Oponopono?

I love you, I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you.

Research on prayer reveals that:

If you want to pray for someone, you can do it from anywhere.

This coping technique helps neutralize the fear of the unknown.

Information seeking

Social orchestration is really a coping mechanism to:

Learn to create viable options for one's social environment.

Repeating the word OM would be considered a:

Mantra

Typically, which I of the following is NOT part of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Management protocol?

Mantra repetition

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.

The practice Ho'oponopono is best described as:

Repairing the torn community tapestry.