Which of the Following Statements Is True of Meditation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of meditation?

• A)Meditation is an altered state of consciousness or a psychological state of altered attention and expectation in which the individual is unusually receptive to suggestions.
• B)As a physiological state,meditation shows qualities of sleep and wakefulness,yet it is distinct from both.
• C)The meditator is ignorant of his or her thoughts and feelings and is,therefore,not consumed by them.
• D)A meditative state is exactly similar to the hypnotic state.

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Definitions:

Wuwei

(Chinese.) Literally, nonaction. The ideal of nonassertion in one’s actions.

Nonassertively

Nonassertively refers to expressing one's thoughts or feelings in a manner that is neither aggressive nor submissive.

Tribalism

A social system or culture that prioritizes the welfare and loyalty to one's own tribe or social group above others.

Individualistic

Characterized by the priority or moral worth of the individual over the collective, stressing independence and self-reliance while advocating that individual interests take precedence over state or social interests.