Which of the Following Statements About Meditation Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about meditation is FALSE?

• A) It takes years of disciplined practice to experience the benefits of meditation.
• B) Pain relief produced by meditation can be as effective as that produced by morphine or other painkillers.
• C) Functional MRI scans of meditators' brains have shown a steep reduction of activity in the primary somatosensory cortex, which processes sensations of pain, touch, and pressure.
• D) Many psychologists are studying the use of meditation techniques to help people tackle psychological problems ranging from eating disorders and substance use disorder to major depressive disorder, anxiety, and even more serious disorders.

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