Regarding Benson's Research, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 284

Multiple Choice

Regarding Benson's research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Most people have forgotten how to relax deeply.
• B)In producing the relaxation response, people are taught to focus on upsetting thoughts, to solve them quickly, and then set them aside.
• C)The relaxation response is responsible for the beneficial effects of meditation.
• D)People can be taught to produce the relaxation response by progressively relaxing their muscles and becoming aware of their breathing.

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Definitions:

Halo Effect

is a cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait leads to the unjustified favorable evaluation of other unrelated traits.

Overweighing

The tendency to give disproportionately heavy weight to a specific fact or piece of information when making decisions or assessments.

Negative Information

Data or feedback that reflects unfavorably on a person, situation, or entity, often resulting in adverse perceptions or outcomes.

Interviewer

An individual who conducts job interviews, typically asking questions to evaluate an applicant's suitability for a position.