managing stress round 2

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

Alpha

This trait, more than any other, distinguishes the sensation-seeker personality

Calculated risk taking

in his efforts to study the benefits of journal writing, Jamie Pennebaker found the following results

Students reported fewer cases of disease and illness

in his efforts to study the benefits of journal writing, Ira Progoff discovered the following results

individuals who started journal writing while on welfare were more likely to find employment and better housing faster

what makes the proprioceptive writing method of journal writing different is that it

is done by synthesizing emotions and imagination

poetry therapy is considered to be a form of

journal writing

"what is the sound of one hand clapping?" is known in meditation circles as a

koan

research studies investigating the effects of meditation have found the following results

like exercise, meditation lowers resting heart rate and blood pressure

repeating the word OM would be considered a

mantra

typically, this is not part of the mindfulness-based stress management protocol

mantra repitition

journal writing, as a coping technique, is unique in that it is thought by many to be

a means of short-term emotional catharsis and long-term insight

Hildegard von Bingen's path of human spirituality can best be summed up as

a mystical experience

This is the suggested order to make positive behavioral changes through the "behavioral modification model"

Denial, awareness, desire, cognitive restructuring, substitution, evaluate

According to mythologist Joseph Campbell, this is the progression of the hero's journey

Departure, Initiation, and Return

the term "spiritual hunger" can best be defined as:

a search for that which cannot be found in one's traditional religious background

According to Matthew Fox, Via Creativa is best described as

a sense of awe and wonder of all creation

which of the following are thought to be the greatest social influence on type A behavior

material wealth, secularization, and immediate gratification

this behavioral theory is based on the admiration of mentors

modeling conditioning

polyphasia is another name for

multitasking

listening to ocean waves to meditate would be considered

nadam

this behavioral theory speaks to the nature of voluntary behaviors

operant conditioning

Renowned psychologist Carl G. Jung believed that

people create their own reality at an unconscious level, there is a spiritual element to human nature, two unrelated events can have significant meaning, and divine wisdom resides at the level of the collective unconsciousness, all of the above

in terms of type A behavior, polyphasia is best described as

performing several tasks at one time

the "Buzan method" of journal writing is significant for its ability to

access both right (feelings) and left (thoughts) brain functions

which of the following statements are true?

aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation and passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization

type D personality is most closely associated with

Type A

The philosophy of Taoism advocates

a balance of opposites

spiritual potential is best described as

a collection of inner resources to be used in times of stress

Once defining stress as an inability to cope, stress expert Joan Borysenko now defines stress as:

a lack of connectedness

current research reveals that journal writing helps in the following ways

all of the above, decreases one's resting blood pressure, decreases one's cholesterol levels, decreases one's symptoms of fibromyalgia, decreases one's sense of grieving

this theory of behavior was tested by training dogs with a ringing bell

classical conditioning

according to charles duhig, the pattern of habit follows this pattern

cues, routines, and rewards

Spiritually speaking, Einstein's theory of relativity suggests that

all things connect through some point of energy, consciousness may actually be a form of energy, spiritual matters are not bound by space and time, and all matter compromised of energy has a spiritual quality to it. all of the above

the primary difference between inclusive and exclusive meditation is that with inclusive meditation, you need to have a

detached observation

Codependent behavior deals mostly with this basic fear

fear of rejection

this personality type is now considered part of the foundation for positive psychology

hardy personality

recent brain imaging (MRI) research revealed the following except:

increased blood flow to the limbic system

Jon Kabat-Zinn is renowned for using ________ to help patients cope with chronic pain

mindfullness meditation

this is the fourth pillar of human spirituality

mysticism

resiliency, as taught in courses at the may clinic to the U.S. military, includes developing or strengthening these aspects

positivity, humor, compassion, gratitude

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

synesthesia is a term to describe

sensory crossover

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

spatial organization

This statement best describes the codependent personality according to Anne Wilson Schaef

the addictive personality

a tratak is a __________ mantra

visual

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

antecedent

Spirituality can best be defined as follows

at this time, we do not have an adequate definition of this term

many instructors sum up the basis of mindfulness meditation in these three words

attention, intention, and attitude

this is thought to be the distinguishing characteristic of the survivor personality

biphasic traits

The correct sequence for the seasons of the soul (common bonds) to address spiritual well-being is the following

centering, emptying, grounding, and connecting

Self-esteem is thought to be comprised of the following components

connectedness, uniqueness, power, and the role models

Transcendental meditation (TM) is an example of

exclusive meditation

assertiveness can best be described as

expressing personal rights and feelings

The helpless-hopeless personality is most closely associated with this factor

external locus of control

the primary purpose of journal writing to help control stress is to

help identify and resolve the causes of stress through self-awareness

This type A characteristic is thought to be most closely related to coronary heart disease

hostile aggressive behavior

these are the three essential criteria for effective journal writing

identifying concerns, identify emotions, and seek resolutions

zen meditation is an example of

inclusive meditation

meditation can best be described as

increased concentration that leads to increased awareness

according to estimates by those who have studied the codependent personality, this percentage of the American population is classified as codependent due to direct or indirect exposure to alcoholism

96%

These three characteristics are thought to be associated with what is now known as the hardy personality

Challenge, control, and commitment

the order of M. Scott Peck's stages of spiritual growth is which of the following

Chaotic antisocial, formal institutional, skeptic, and mystic communal

According to M. Scott Peck, a person who sees God's will in terms of punishment and reward would fall into this category

Formal institutional individual

current research on spirituality deals primarily with

religiosity

this behavior is an example of assertiveness

responding to situations rather than reacting to them

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

According to Deepak Chopra, there are _______ laws of spiritual success

seven

actor michael j. fox might be considered an example of this personality type

survive

nien cheng, a political prisoner in shanghai, china, would be a prime example of this personality type

survive personality

Aron Ralston, the renowned rock climber, would be an example of this personality type

survivor personality

this rock group is thought to be responsible for bringing meditation to the west

the beatles

this season of the soul is considered by many to be the "disney world (love/joy) effect"

the connecting process

Via Negativa might best be described by some as the

the dark night of the soul

The first premise of Mother Earth Spirituality suggests that

the earth is a living organism to be honored

This season of the soul is experienced by many as the dark night of the soul

the emptying process

this is not considered to be a factor in the "turning point of spiritual consciousness" evident today

the fall of the berlin wall

This "season of the soul" is one where insights and enlightenment may occur

the grounding process

according to self-esteem expert Nathaniel Brandon, high self-esteem has been described as

the immune system of our consciousness

what aspect differentiates prochaska's behavior change model from other models

the relapse stage

the relaxation response is virtually the same thing (an american version) as

transcendental meditation

Synchronicity is a term that means

two unrelated but meaningful events that occur within the same time period

the landmark western collaborative groups study found the following

type A is a greater risk factor than all other risk factors combined

ineffability, which may occur during meditation, gives this sensation

unable to verbally express oneself

of the following parts of one's personality, which is thought to be the most difficult to influence with regard to stress

values