Research Suggests That Long-Term Practice of Meditation Results in Different

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Multiple Choice

Research suggests that long-term practice of meditation results in different levels of activity in brain regions associated with qualities such as attention, anxiety, depression, fear, and anger. This is an example of ______.

• A) lateralization
• B) localizationism
• C) cortical mapping
• D) neural plasticity

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Endocrine glands are ductless glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the blood circulation, affecting the function of distant target organs.

Frequency-Modulated

Pertains to a method of encoding information using the frequency variation of a carrier wave.

Conjugation

A form of genetic transfer between bacteria involving direct, physical contact and the transfer of DNA.

Lipid-Soluble Hormones

Hormones that can easily pass through cell membranes because they are soluble in lipids, allowing them to directly interact with cells’ internal mechanisms.