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Anxiety breathing is:

when a person holds his or her breath.

Diaphragmatic breathing is also known as:

Belly breathing

For a typical person, the average number of breath cycles per minute during a very relaxed state is:

1 to 2

In yoga, breathing is believed to restore one's energy through the technique of:

Pranayama

Which is an example of breathing by alternating the air through each nostril?

Nadi Shodhanam

Which of these are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective?

A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization

Many people who suffer bouts of anxiety tend to hold their breath.

True

Several studies suggest that changes in breathing pattern can enhance brain lateralization and their respective modes of thinking.

True

True or False? By and large, Americans tend to be thoracic breathers, yet when asleep, the body naturally returns to diaphragmatic breathing.

True

True or False? Some adept yogis can control their breathing down to one breath per minute, and remain extremely relaxed.

True

All of the following meditation effects have been revealed by brain imaging (MRI) research, except:

increased blood flow to the limbic system.

Many instructors sum up the basis of mindfulness meditation with these three words.

Attention, intention, and attitude

Repeating the word "Om" would be considered a:

Mantra

Typically, which of these is not part of the mindfulness-based stress management protocol.

Mantra repetition

Which part of the brain is now believed to be associated with "executive function"?

Frontal cortex

Although some people meditate to reach enlightenment, the primary purpose is to cleanse clutter from the mind and achieve mental clarity.

True

Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be effective for people suffering from chronic pain.

True

True or False? Meditation seems to promote an altered state of consciousness, which in turn, activates right-brain functions to achieve a balance in cognitive thinking styles.

True

True or False? Repeated smartphone or screen device use is now known to rewire the brain for arousal (stress) through the process known as neuroplasticity.

True

True or False? The term neuroplasticity means that the brain can not only grow new brain cells, but it can be rewired for better thinking functions as well.

True

In Hatha yoga, pranayama is the:

A breathing Technique

Pranayama is integrated into each posture by:

holding each breath for approximately 10 seconds

The postures (positions) strived for in Hatha yoga are called:

Asanas

This relaxation technique, above all others, promotes a non-ego attitude.

Hatha yoga

What asana is typically performed at the beginning and ending of each yoga session?

Salute to the sun

Which style of Hatha yoga is done in a very hot environment?

Bikram yoga

Research indicates that yoga helps decrease anxiety and maintain a sense of emotional balance, reinforcing the mind-body connection.

True

True or False? Hatha yoga is renowned for the ability to help people alleviate chronic back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.

True

True or False? The art of balance in Hatha yoga suggests that for the best effect, one must try to maintain a sense of balance when assuming each asana.

False

True or False? Yoga instructors suggest that you hold each asana for a period of about 10 seconds before you release.

True

A behavioral change technique would be:

mental imagery combined with power of suggestion to alter negative health habits.

Another term used to describe mental imagery would be:

Predictive encoding

In which process are cancer patients encouraged to view the white blood cells of their immune systems physically fighting cancerous tumor cells?

Internal body images

Studies of light therapy have revealed which of the following results?

People denied full-spectrum light are more prone to stress

Types of images used for mental imagery tend to fall into which of these groups of categories?

Tranquil natural scenes, behavioral changes, and internal body images

What is the primary difference between mental imagery and visualization?

Mental imagery is a spontaneous flow of unconscious thought.

With regard to color therapy, blue is said to have what effect?

A calming response

For optimal effectiveness, mental imagery must be restorative and preparative.

True

True or False? Positive affirmations seem to play an important role in mental imagery, as a means to balance the verbal with the nonverbal aspects of consciousness.

True

Unlike many other techniques that need a minimum amount of time to be effective, mental imagery can be effective even when used for a short period.

True

According to some, which factor, more than the others seems to be the most important regarding the soothing effect of music on the body?

Instrumentation

Sounds above what level are known to cause damage to the human ear?

120 dB

Tinnitus refers to:

ringing in the ears

Tone color comes from which quality of music?

timbre

What theory suggests that music affects emotions through the human energy field?

Entrainment theory

With regard to music therapy, the dominant rhythm style (DRS) refers to:

The beat of the heart

Instrumental music (without lyrics) is thought to promote a greater sense of relaxation than music with lyrics.

True

Music therapy seems to show no beneficial effects to reduce chronic pain.

False

The entrainment theory of music therapy suggests that the human body is like a radio transformer, in that it receives (absorbs) as well as emits oscillations.

True

True or False? Unlike hypertension, tinnitus can be detected without a diagnostic test, yet the loss of hearing is cumulative.

False

Although the physiological factors that are linked to improved mood are not fully understood, evidence suggests a strong link between the release of _________ and touch, which can have a restorative effect on the body.

Neuropeptides

Sports massage is considered to be a combination of:

Swedish and shiatsu

The following results have been observed in people who own pets.

Pet owners make fewer visits to their physicians and have lower resting heart rates and blood pressure

Which is considered to be the number one symptom of stress?

Muscle tension

Your physical therapist is applying gentle pressure in the direction of soft-tissue tension until the restriction gives way to a restored balance. You just received:

Myofascial release

Research indicates that increased involvement with technology results in less human contact and touch deprivation.

True

True or False? Lavender is used in aromatherapy to calm the nervous system.

True

True or False? People who own pets tend to have lower resting heart rates and blood pressure levels.

True

True or False? The roots of music therapy, humor therapy, mental imagery, and massage therapy can be traced back to Ancient Greece, with historical figures such as Plato, Aristotle, and Hippocrates advocating the use of these methods.

True

When two people have different comfort levels regarding touch, the leveling or achieving harmony between the two typically results expressing touch at the more intimate level of the two.

False

As a relaxation technique, T'ai Chi is best described as:

A moving meditation

Current research regarding the effects of T'ai Chi and health includes a focus on:

Osteoporosis

The Chinese view of health differs from the Western view in that the Chinese view is based:

Largely on a balance of yin and yang

The claims from the Far East that T'ai Chi can cure hypertension, asthma, and insomnia, as well as prevent atherosclerosis and spinal deformity:

Have not been medically substantiated

The philosophy of T'ai Chi is based on what overriding principle?

Wholeness through yin and yang

Which of the following is not one of the positions in a T'ai Chi basic moving meditation?

Lower hand

Because the flow of energy moves more freely when the body is relaxed, when engaging in T'ai Chi, use only the minimal amount of muscle tension to complete the movement.

True

The practice of T'ai Chi's fluid physical movements that move with force rather than against it provides a metaphor for the essential mental attitude to successfully deal with life's daily stressors.

True

True or False? The concept of Chi is very similar to the concept of the pranayama in Hatha yoga.

True

Winning by losing, a component of the practice of T'ai Chi, advocates the success of failure as exemplified as an expression of unconditional acceptance.

True

During a(n) __________ muscle contraction, the length of the muscle shortens; during a(n) ______________ muscle contraction, the size of the muscle lengthens.

Concentric; eccentric

During progressive muscular relaxation, breathing takes what form?

Inhale during contraction and exhale during release

Regular daily practice of progressive muscular relaxation provides which of the following benefits?

All of these

The painful muscle tension that is produced by stress is associated primarily with:

Isometric contractions

What type of muscle contraction is associated with persistent muscle tension?

Isometric

The degree of intensity may vary considerably in isometric contraction, but over time, the muscle tension that is exerted can result in stiffness and poor mobility of the joint to which the muscles are attached.

True

True or False? Muscle tension produced by thoughts in the unconscious mind that occurs during sleep has been known to cause joint stiffness and even damaged connective tissue.

True

True or False? Progressive muscular relaxation intercepts the stress response by direct conscious inhibition of the excitatory neural drive to the muscle fibers.

True

True or False? Residual tension is the level of tension that remains after one tries to relax the muscle group completely.

True

Using progressive muscular relaxation, an individual can learn to control the extent of neuromuscular electrical conduction and reach a zero firing threshold that indicates complete muscle relaxation.

True

Exercise over 20 minutes in duration employs which energy source?

Carbs and fats

Exercise under 5 minutes in duration employs which energy source?

ATP-PC and anaerobic glycolysis

Of the following components, which is the most crucial to reap benefits from aerobic exercise?

All of these

The American College of Sports Medicine suggests that which components of fitness be included in the design of every fitness training program?

Muscle strength/endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility

Thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity (e.g., walking, running) can burn ______ calories of energy.

250-400

Which hormone is thought to be associated with weight gain?

Cortisol

Continuous running, swimming, walking, and cross-country skiing have the ability to serve as a form of meditation.

True

True or False? Regular exercise, specifically cardiovascular exercise, is shown to improve memory and attention span.

True

True or False? When one first begins to exercise, one is working anaerobically because there is an insufficient amount of oxygenated blood at the site of the working muscles.

True

True or False? When people get stressed out, good eating habits are compromised, leading to nutrient depletion.

True

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