Mindfulness

How does mindfulness improve wellbeing according to the positive approach?

• By increasing stress levels

• By promoting the good life

• By ignoring emotions

• By focusing on negative thoughts

What does mindfulness teach a person to focus on?

• The past

• The future

• The present

• The unknown

What is one of the main benefits of focusing on the present according to mindfulness?

• It helps us plan for the future.

• It allows us to ignore negative emotions.

• It gives us greater awareness over unhelpful negative emotions.

• It makes us forget past experiences.

What does MBCT stand for?

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Communication Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Creative Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Counseling Therapy

According to Weare (2013), what does mindfulness reduce?

• Anxiety and distress

• Physical health issues

• Academic challenges

• Social isolation

What additional benefit does mindfulness provide in schools according to Weare (2013)?

• Improves academic scores

• Enhances behavior

• Increases physical activity

• Boosts creativity

Which of the following is a key outcome of mindfulness in Kuyken's study?

• Higher academic scores

• Lower stress scores

• Better physical fitness

• Improved social skills

What is a potential negative effect of some therapies mentioned in the text?

• They cause happiness

• They cause guilt

• They cause excitement

• They cause relaxation

What is a key feature of mindfulness according to the text?

• It is exclusive

• It is accessible

• It is complex

• It is limited

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of the "dark night"?

• Cognitive and perceptual abnormalities

• Loss of a sense of self

• Enhanced memory

• Impairment of social relationships