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BPM335 Meditation and the
Body Final Exam Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
University of Toronto |
Latest Verified Edition
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 30 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This verified document provides 30 questions with correct answers and detailed rationales
for the BPM335 Meditation and the Body Final Exam. It covers key concepts in cognitive
psychology, specifically memory and attention. This resource is ideal for final exam study
and comprehensive review of course material.
TOPICS
Memory and Meditation Q1–Q16
Physiological Measures and Meditation Q17–Q18
Cellular Aging and Meditation Q19–Q20
Pain Perception and Meditation Q21–Q22
Sleep and Meditation Q23–Q29
Affective States and Meditation Q30–Q30
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 30
What type of memory is the most researched?
CORRECT ANSWER
Short-term memory (STM) and working memory (WM) are the most researched types of
memory in studies on meditation.
RATIONALE
The extensive investigation into short-term and working memory during meditation arises from
their direct involvement in cognitive control and attentional processes, which are central to
meditative practices. This focus highlights the role of STM and WM in regulating awareness and
filtering distractions, key mechanisms targeted by meditation.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 30
Short-term memory (STM)
CORRECT ANSWER
Definition: A mental sketchpad where information is briefly held (~20 seconds).
Capacity: Limited to about 7 ± 2 items; tested using tasks like digit span (longest string of digits
recalled without error).
Retention: Information is lost unless emotionally salient or rehearsed.
Limitations: Multi-tasking challenges STM, leading to the development of the working memory
(WM) concept.
RATIONALE
Short-term memory is a limited-capacity, brief-duration buffer for information, typically lasting
around 20 seconds, which is susceptible to interference and decay unless actively rehearsed or
emotionally significant. This concept is foundational to understanding cognitive processes like
attention and immediate recall.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 30
Long-term memory (LTM)
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Definition: Stores information for minutes to a lifetime; loses detail over time but reinforced by
repetition.
Types:
- Declarative (Hippocampus-dependent):
Episodic: Personal experiences (e.g., first day of school).
Semantic: Factual knowledge (e.g., capital of France).
Skill learning: Procedural tasks (e.g., riding a bike).
- Nondeclarative (Hippocampus-independent):
Priming: Recent exposure influences behavior (e.g., using a word).
Conditioning: Responses to stimuli (e.g., salivating to food).
Skill learning: Procedural tasks (e.g., riding a bike).
RATIONALE
Long-term memory encompasses information retained for extended periods, distinguishing
between declarative memory reliant on the hippocampus for facts and personal events, and
nondeclarative memory supporting procedural skills and conditioned responses independent of
the hippocampus. This categorization highlights distinct neural pathways and information
processing mechanisms underlying various memory functions.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 30
Working Memory (WM)
CORRECT ANSWER
Definition: A system for temporarily storing and manipulating information.
Components:
- Visuospatial sketchpad (visual/spatial info).
- Phonological loop (auditory/verbal info).
- Central executive (coordinates tasks).
Measurement:
- Digital Symbol, N-back, Operation Span (OSPAN): Tasks combining temporary storage (e.g.,
word recall) with active processing (e.g., math problems).
Key Feature: Allows multi-tasking by incorporating multiple specialized stores.
RATIONALE
Working memory's capacity for temporarily holding and actively manipulating information,
facilitated by its distinct components like the visuospatial sketchpad and phonological loop
coordinated by the central executive, underpins multitasking. Tasks such as the N-back and
Operation Span assess this ability by requiring simultaneous storage and processing.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
BPM335 Meditation and the
Body Final Exam Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
University of Toronto |
Latest Verified Edition
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales 30 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This verified document provides 30 questions with correct answers and detailed rationales
for the BPM335 Meditation and the Body Final Exam. It covers key concepts in cognitive
psychology, specifically memory and attention. This resource is ideal for final exam study
and comprehensive review of course material.
TOPICS
Memory and Meditation Q1–Q16
Physiological Measures and Meditation Q17–Q18
Cellular Aging and Meditation Q19–Q20
Pain Perception and Meditation Q21–Q22
Sleep and Meditation Q23–Q29
Affective States and Meditation Q30–Q30
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 30
What type of memory is the most researched?
CORRECT ANSWER
Short-term memory (STM) and working memory (WM) are the most researched types of
memory in studies on meditation.
RATIONALE
The extensive investigation into short-term and working memory during meditation arises from
their direct involvement in cognitive control and attentional processes, which are central to
meditative practices. This focus highlights the role of STM and WM in regulating awareness and
filtering distractions, key mechanisms targeted by meditation.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 30
Short-term memory (STM)
CORRECT ANSWER
Definition: A mental sketchpad where information is briefly held (~20 seconds).
Capacity: Limited to about 7 ± 2 items; tested using tasks like digit span (longest string of digits
recalled without error).
Retention: Information is lost unless emotionally salient or rehearsed.
Limitations: Multi-tasking challenges STM, leading to the development of the working memory
(WM) concept.
RATIONALE
Short-term memory is a limited-capacity, brief-duration buffer for information, typically lasting
around 20 seconds, which is susceptible to interference and decay unless actively rehearsed or
emotionally significant. This concept is foundational to understanding cognitive processes like
attention and immediate recall.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 30
Long-term memory (LTM)
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Definition: Stores information for minutes to a lifetime; loses detail over time but reinforced by
repetition.
Types:
- Declarative (Hippocampus-dependent):
Episodic: Personal experiences (e.g., first day of school).
Semantic: Factual knowledge (e.g., capital of France).
Skill learning: Procedural tasks (e.g., riding a bike).
- Nondeclarative (Hippocampus-independent):
Priming: Recent exposure influences behavior (e.g., using a word).
Conditioning: Responses to stimuli (e.g., salivating to food).
Skill learning: Procedural tasks (e.g., riding a bike).
RATIONALE
Long-term memory encompasses information retained for extended periods, distinguishing
between declarative memory reliant on the hippocampus for facts and personal events, and
nondeclarative memory supporting procedural skills and conditioned responses independent of
the hippocampus. This categorization highlights distinct neural pathways and information
processing mechanisms underlying various memory functions.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 30
Working Memory (WM)
CORRECT ANSWER
Definition: A system for temporarily storing and manipulating information.
Components:
- Visuospatial sketchpad (visual/spatial info).
- Phonological loop (auditory/verbal info).
- Central executive (coordinates tasks).
Measurement:
- Digital Symbol, N-back, Operation Span (OSPAN): Tasks combining temporary storage (e.g.,
word recall) with active processing (e.g., math problems).
Key Feature: Allows multi-tasking by incorporating multiple specialized stores.
RATIONALE
Working memory's capacity for temporarily holding and actively manipulating information,
facilitated by its distinct components like the visuospatial sketchpad and phonological loop
coordinated by the central executive, underpins multitasking. Tasks such as the N-back and
Operation Span assess this ability by requiring simultaneous storage and processing.
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