Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

question 32

Multiple Choice

Mindfulness-based stress reduction

• A) is based on the practice of mindfulness of moment or moment awareness.
• B) is associated with a significant reduction in cortisol levels, blood pressure, and pro- inflammatory cytokines among cancer patients.
• C) is linked to initial improvements in stress levels that are not maintained one year later.
• D) has a high incidence of failure.
• E) produces no physical results and only treats the psychological symptoms of stress.

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