10.A What is Meditation

What are the three major approaches to meditation?

• Mindfulness, Transcendental, and Guided

• Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic

• Yoga, Pilates, and Aerobics

• Cooking, Cleaning, and Gardening

Which form of meditation involves the mental repetition of a mantra, a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation?

• Transcendental meditation

• Breath meditation

• Mindfulness meditation

• None of the answer choices

Mindfulness meditation was developed from which tradition?

• Hindu

• Christian

• Buddhist

• Judaism

Meditation is a practice that involves:

• Physical exercise

• 
  Reading books

• Mindfulness and relaxation

• Cooking

Identify the three types of meditation from the options below.

• Mindfulness Meditation, Transcendental Meditation, Guided Meditation

• Reading, Writing, Speaking

• Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics

• Cooking, Cleaning, Gardening

What type of meditation is practiced the most in the United States?

• Mindfulness Meditation

• Zen Meditation

• Transcendental Meditation

• 
  Loving-kindness Meditation

What type of meditation uses a mantra?

• Mindfulness Meditation

• 
  Zen Meditation

• Transcendental Meditation

• Loving-kindness Meditation

What does non-judgmental mean in mindfulness?

• Being critical of one's thoughts

• 
  Ignoring all thoughts

• Accepting thoughts without evaluation

• 
  Focusing only on positive thoughts

According to mindfulness, why is it important to concentrate only in the now?

• To reduce stress and anxiety

• 
  To plan for the future

• To improve multitasking skills

• To dwell on past experiences

What are the benefits that are most likely to result from someone practicing meditation?

• 
  Improved concentration and focus

• 
  Enhanced musical ability

• 
  Increased physical strength

• 
  Better cooking skills