Stress Management Exam 5

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.

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

The Beatles

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.

asanas are:

postures achieved in hatha yoga

This term is used in the field of psychology to describe the catalyst for unhealthy behavior.

antecedent

Healthy boundaries are considered to be:

appropriate, responsible, assertive behaviors all of these are correct

other names for diaphragmatic breathing

belly breathing, abdominal breathing, and relaxed breathing

In research studies, hatha yoga proved to be a beneficial means of coping with which of the following?

breast cancer, depression, diabetes, anxiety all of the above

pranayama translation:

breath of control or restriction

Research studying yoga has found which of the following:

changes in gene expression, changes at the molecular level, and long-lasting health benefits All of the above

Assertiveness is _____.

expressing personal rights and feelings

The word spirit in many cultures is described as ________

first breath

This is suggested as the first stage of the adaptation process to cope effectively with change.

healthy grieving

Zen meditation is an example of:

inclusive meditation

Ho'oponopono means:

(a Polynesian) form of forgiveness as a means of finding inner peace

number of respiration cycles for experienced meditator

1-2

Aggressive and passive behavior:

Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation, and passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization.

which brain wave is associated with the relaxation response/meditation?

Alpha

Components for a prayer to be effective?

Be constructed in the present tense and be constructed in the positive. Pray in the present tense, with a positive frame of mind.

Yoga has which of the following benefits?

Both physiological and psychological benefits.

This landmark study (compensation theory) involving this group revealed the power of social support.

Cancer patients

What is body tapping based on?

Chakra Alignment

shavasana is also known as the ____ pose.

Corpse

diff types of meditative techniques

Exclusive: single focus -transcendental meditation -nadam: repeated sounds -mantra: mental repetition -tratek: visual mantra Inclusive: detached observation, becoming the observer of your thoughts (using a mental device, Koan)

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

NOT: Mantra repetition IS: sitting meditation, body scan, walking meditation

Sanskrit name for alternate nose breathing:

Nadi shadhanam

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

Patanjali

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 is not a cognitive function associated with the left hemisphere of the brain?

spatial orientation

Why are dreams an effective coping strategy?

they offer insight into helping solve personal issues.

Yoga is an ancient Sanskrit word that literally means:

union of mind, body, and spirit.

what does hatha yoga mean?

union of the sun and moon

Anxiety breathing is:

when a person holds their breath