AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes the practice of mindfulness and meditation?
A
Jane silently repeats the work “Om” to herself until she is completely relaxed
B
Graham is completely immersed in the present moment
C
Anjee is concentrating fully on breathing in and out in a careful rhythm
D
Raul is focusing on his body’s internal processes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the main difference between mindfulness meditation and transcendental meditation?-Mindfulness meditation focuses on thoughts related to being in the present moment, and transcendental meditation focuses on transcending one’s thoughts to the present moment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Walking mindfulness uses the rhythm of walking and breathing to stay in the present moment.

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