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_____ refers to the use of imagined sounds as the object of focus during meditation.

A) Nadam
B) Mantra
C) Koan
D) Pranayama

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An early research on Indian Yogis and Zen masters found that they could slow respiration and could control their heart rates.

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According to Herbert Benson, Secular Meditation requires an object of focus.

Research on Indian yogis and Zen masters suggests that meditation decreases the emission of alpha brain waves.

Meditation has been found to be effective in decreasing different types of anxiety, including test anxiety.

Which of the following is NOT a requisite of Secular Meditation?

Research has found that meditators are less anxious than people who do not meditate.

Mantra is defined as _____.

When practicing meditation, it is important to focus on all the objects present in the field of vision.

When practicing meditation, it's a good idea to try meditating in a noisy environment to see if you really know how to relax "under pressure."

The object of focus is called the figure, and the objects in the background of the field of vision are called the ground.

_____ refers to a Zen practice that involves counting breaths as the object of focus during meditation.

Consciousness Meditation recognizes the importance of the boundary between the self and others.

The ability to switch off irrelevant brain networks and maintain an internal focus is:

One of the key processes of meditation is learning to separate mind and body.

It is best to meditate after eating a meal.

Meditation has been demonstrated to have positive effects on blood pressure, heart rate, and eating disorders.

Meditation increases blood flow to the brain and decreases blood flow to the legs and arms.