Research Studies That Have Compared Meditation to Relaxation Have Shown

question 175

Multiple Choice

Research studies that have compared meditation to relaxation have shown that meditation

• A) is less likely to decrease blood pressure and heart rate.
• B) is much more likely to decrease blood pressure and heart rate.
• C) produces about the same effects as relaxation.
• D) produces more relaxation.

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