Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Mindfulness

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes mindfulness?

• A) It is basically meditation.
• B) Mindfulness involves observing the breath while quieting the mind of inner chatter and thoughts and ground the individual in the present without judging the experience.
• C) Mindfulness is about using the breath to slow down thoughts, to think them through more slowly, and to respond to situations in more informed ways.
• D) Mindfulness is about relaxation and allowing the client to focus on the present experience in order to draw conclusions with less fear and anxiety.

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Definitions:

Floating Rib

The last two pairs of ribs in humans that are not attached to the sternum or to other ribs, providing flexibility and mobility.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates; in insects and other arthropods, one of a pair of mouthparts used for biting and grinding food.

Radius

The bone on the thumb side of the forearm, or a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.

Scapula

is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade, a large, flat triangular bone located in the upper back.