Brain Scans of Participants Before and After Eight Weeks of Mindfulness-Based

question 128

Multiple Choice

Brain scans of participants before and after eight weeks of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) revealed that

• A) brain regions involved in memory became less active.
• B) the emotional regions of their brains became less responsive to negative stimuli.
• C) brain regions involved in memory became more active.
• D) the emotional regions of their brains became more responsive to positive stimuli.

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Definitions:

Simple Majority

A voting requirement where more than half of the votes cast by members entitled to vote is sufficient for decision-making.

Decision-making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Minority Opinions

Perspectives or viewpoints held by a small segment of a group, which often differ from the dominant or majority views.

Disarming

The act of reducing hostility or suspicion, typically through charm, friendliness, or a straightforward approach.