What Is Known About the Effects of Meditation on Pain

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is known about the effects of meditation on pain perception?

• A) Beliefs about meditation are mostly superstition.
• B) All forms of meditation have proven effective at reducing pain.
• C) Some forms of meditation such as MBSR are effective in controlling chronic pain.
• D) Meditation is not an effective method for controlling pain.

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