QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is a relaxation technique for cognitive issues? - CORRECT
ANSWER Autogenic training
Identify a true statement about Herbert Benson's Secular Meditation. - CORRECT
ANSWER He proposed that neither religion nor philosophy need to be a part of the
meditation experience.
It is best to meditate after eating a meal. - CORRECT ANSWER false
One of the essential requisites for Secular Meditation is a quiet environment. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
Which of the following involves the ability to switch off irrelevant brain networks and
maintain an internal focus? - CORRECT ANSWER Meditation
In the context of the physiological effects of meditation, _____ is another name for the
trophotropic response. - CORRECT ANSWER relaxation response
According to Herbert Benson, Secular Meditation requires an object of focus. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
Which of the following is NOT a requisite of Secular Meditation? - CORRECT
ANSWER A determined attitude
When meditating, you should set an alarm to alert you when 20 minutes have passed. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
, Relaxation Response, a meditation technique developed by Herbert Benson, is also known as
Secular Meditation. - CORRECT ANSWER true
_____ is a technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the
body. - CORRECT ANSWER Progressive relaxation
It's easier to bring about a relaxation response after a big meal because of increased blood
flow to the arms and legs. - CORRECT ANSWER false
One phase in autogenic meditation is visualizing abstract ideas (such as freedom). -
CORRECT ANSWER true
Autogenics uses the mind to relax the body. - CORRECT ANSWER false
The generalized warmth experienced during autogenic training is a function of the dilation of
the _____. - CORRECT ANSWER blood vessels
Imagery can be used to alleviate anxiety about an event so you can perform better. -
CORRECT ANSWER true
People with high blood pressure should not use progressive relaxation because contractions
can raise systolic blood pressure. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Autogenics has been used to help people manage the symptoms of _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER Parkinson's disease
It is easy to relax in a cold environment because the blood readily travels to cold extremities.
- CORRECT ANSWER false
After becoming proficient, you can eliminate the contraction phase of progressive relaxation
and focus totally on relaxation. - CORRECT ANSWER true