To Help One Focus When Using Concentrative Meditation, a Person

question 243

Multiple Choice

To help one focus when using concentrative meditation, a person may use smooth, flowing sounds that are easily repeated, such as any pleasant word or phrase from a familiar song, poem, or prayer. These smooth, flowing sounds are called

• A)genomes.
• B)hypnopompic images.
• C)mantras.
• D)relaxation responses.

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Definitions:

Psychological Pressures

Mental stress or strain imposed by external situations, expectations, or demands, potentially impacting behavior or well-being.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory that suggests deviance and societal strain result when individuals are unable to achieve societal expectations through legitimate means.

Socially Induced Strain

Stress or pressure that arises from societal expectations or structures, which can lead to deviant behavior or psychological distress.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate from societal norms or expectations, leading to possible sanctions or societal judgments.