An Experienced Meditator Will Manifest Which of the Following Physiological

question 7

Multiple Choice

An experienced meditator will manifest which of the following physiological reactions during Zen meditation?

• A) A marked increase in oxygen consumption
• B) An increase in the body's metabolic rate
• C) A predominance of beta and delta waves on an EEG reading
• D) Slowed breathing with an increase in the tidal volume of air displaced

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Definitions:

Emotional Stability

A personality trait characterized by the consistency of one's emotional state and the ability to remain calm and composed under stress.

Core Self-evaluations

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Neuroticism

A characteristic of personality marked by fluctuations in emotions, nervousness, changeable moods, quick temper, and feelings of sorrow.

Negative Affectivity

A personality trait that involves the predisposition to perceive a wide range of events as threatening or problematic.