Question 1

_________ are inclusive disciplines that, in addition to meditation, can encompass ethics, lifestyle, body postures, diet, breath control, study, and intellectual analysis.

Accepted Answer

Yogas

Question 2

In which stage of contemplative practice do transpersonal experiences emerge?

Accepted Answer

A)   First stage
B)   Fourth stage
C)   Fifth stage
D)   Sixth stage C

Question 3

Which of the following is the capacity for maintaining calm, tolerance, serenity, and mental equilibrium in the face of provocative stimuli?

Accepted Answer

A)   Equanimity
B)   Moral maturity
C)   Emotional maturity
D)   Provocative balance A

Question 4

Our "deep nature" is thought to be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Contents of the mind
B)   Pure awareness
C)   Feelings with which we identify
D)   Sense of self

Question 5

Which type of meditation aims to cultivate clear sensitive awareness and use it to explore the nature of mind and experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Concentration meditation
B)   Mindfulness meditation
C)   Sustained energy meditation
D)   Awareness meditation

Question 6

Researchers consistently find that most therapeutic benefits come from so-called nonspecific factors. Which of the following is NOT a nonspecific factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Therapist's personal qualities
B)   Quality of the relationship
C)   Specific elements of the therapeutic model
D)   Client's personal qualities

Question 7

Which of the following is an empirically supported eight-week group program that offers mindfulness meditation and yoga posture training, individual and group support, education, and daily practices?

Accepted Answer

A)   MBSR
B)   ACT
C)   Hakomi therapy
D)   Yoga

Question 8

The ability to know one is dreaming while still asleep is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Empathic joy
B)   Lucid dreaming
C)   Hallucination
D)   Supreme consciousness

Question 9

Contemplative therapies regard the notion of identity differently than Western traditions. Discuss the three aspects of deep identity or True Nature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contemplative therapies regard the notion of identity...

Question 10

_____________________ is a multimodal approach that addresses multiple psychological and somatic dimensions, as well as prepersonal, personal, and transpersonal levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is a multimodal approach that addresses...

Question 11

At which stage do people increasingly question their own assumptions and recognize that all beliefs and values are largely personal and cultural constructions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conventional ethnocentric
B)   Postconventional pluralistic
C)   Postconventional integral
D)   Cultural relativism

Question 12

From a contemplative perspective, which of the following can be described as enlightened self-interest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotional transformation
B)   Ethics
C)   Refining awareness
D)   Wisdom

Question 13

Contemplative traditions claim to be able to enhance ethical motivation and behavior through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Incentivizing altruism
B)   Punishing unethical acts
C)   Strengthening emotions of love and compassion
D)   Reflecting on guilt and forgiveness

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a higher state of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unwavering concentration
B)   Perceptual clarity
C)   Deep compassion
D)   All of these choices are correct

Question 15

_________________ actually reduces efficiency and creativity, while at the same time inflicting anxiety and agitation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ actually reduces efficiency and creativity, while...

Question 16

Advanced meditators have demonstrated unique abilities, including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   control of the autonomic nervous system.
B)   inhibition of startle response.
C)   areas of decreased cortical thickness.
D)   ability to detect fleeting facial expressions.

Question 17

_____________ is happiness at the happiness of others, which is a superb antidote to jealousy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ is happiness at the happiness of...

Question 18

Vipassana or insight meditation is a Buddhist practice also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yoga
B)   Contemplation
C)   Mindfulness
D)   Prayer

Question 19

___________________ assumes that all values and beliefs are equally valid and evaluating or ranking them amounts to judgmental cultural imperialism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ assumes that all values and beliefs...

Question 20

Which practice begins by directing attention to a repetitive inner sound that settles the mind into a clear, peaceful state?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yogic breathing
B)   Mantra
C)   Mindfulness
D)   Meditation

Exam 12: Meditation and Psychotherapy Roger Walsh