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