Holzel et al. Flashcard 1

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In Holzel et al., what is the background being investigated? Options: Mindfulness: awareness of who we are, where we are, and what we are doing; not becoming overwhelmed, Mindfulness: "the development of awareness of present-moment experience with a compassionate, non-judgemental stance.", Localisation of function: how different parts of the brain perform specific functions (here, changing brain density or volume, which is linked to increased performance abilities), All of the above

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All of the above

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What is the aim of the study in Holzel et al.?

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to investigate the potential long-term effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on brain grey matter density

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Which of the following criteria had to be met by participants in Hozel et al.?
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be right-handed
have an IQ of 100 or above
be between 18 and 34 years old
none of the above

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be right-handed

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Which of the following criteria had to be met by participants in Hozel et al.?
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be psychologically and physically healthy
be in a leadership role in their career
be good at puzzles
none of the above

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be psychologically and physically healthy

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Which of the following criteria had to be met by participants in Hozel et al.?
not be taking any prescribed medication
commitment to attend all eight MBSR lessons and do the daily homework
have had no more than four meditation classes in the last five years and no meditation classes in the last six months

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all of the above

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Which of the following criteria had to be met by participants in Hozel et al.?
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ability to participate in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain scan (so, no metal implants, claustrophobia, etc.)
willingness to be interviewed multiple times per day for a series of several weeks
ability to demonstrate mindfulness techniques upon demand (to show efficacy of training)
all of the above

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ability to participate in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain scan (so, no metal implants, claustrophobia, etc.)

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True or false? Participants in Hozel et al. gave informed consent.

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True. All participants gave written consent, and the study was ethically approved by the Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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What was the total number of participants in the Hozel et al. study?

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Originally, 18 participants were part of the experimental group, but two withdrew due to MRI scan discomfort, leaving 16. There were 17 participants in the control group for a total of 33 (35 originally).