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:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, leading to negative social reactions.

Functional

Serving a practical purpose or capable of operating or functioning, often used in the context of objects designed for specific tasks.

Society

A large group of individuals who live together in a structured community with shared laws, institutions, and values.

Structural Strain Theory

A sociological perspective that views social structures as sources of deviance and societal pressures that push individuals toward criminal behavior.