Question 1

All the following are characteristics of mindfulness meditation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  is insight-oriented. 
B)  intended to discipline one's mind and emotions. 
C)  is a natural skill and requires little practice. 
D)  intended to enhance well-being and awareness. 
A)  is insight-oriented. 
B)  intended to discipline one's mind and emotions. 
C)  is a natural skill and requires little practice. 
D)  intended to enhance well-being and awareness. C

Question 2

The shared symptoms between hyperventilation and those associated with stress such as dizziness, feeling of tension, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Diaphragmatic breathing serves to balance the__________ nervous system and_________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory; sympathetic 
B)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
C)  parasympathetic; circulatory 
D)  endocrine; parasympathetic 
A)  circulatory; sympathetic 
B)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
C)  parasympathetic; circulatory 
D)  endocrine; parasympathetic B

Question 4

When instructing a client in the process of muscle relaxation, the helper should:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid practicing along with him/her due to the potential for client embarrassment. 
B)  model some of the muscle-group exercises for the client. 
C)  instruct the client to contract muscles as tightly as possible for maximum benefit. 
D)  use enthusiastic intonation in the manner of an athletic trainer. 
A)  avoid practicing along with him/her due to the potential for client embarrassment. 
B)  model some of the muscle-group exercises for the client. 
C)  instruct the client to contract muscles as tightly as possible for maximum benefit. 
D)  use enthusiastic intonation in the manner of an athletic trainer.

Question 5

A client is upset because his mind keeps wandering during meditation. Please compose an appropriate response to address his issue.

Accepted Answer

I understand that it can be frustrating

Question 6

Identify the steps in the muscle relaxation procedure.

Accepted Answer

The steps in the muscle relaxation proce

Question 7

Identify and describe three attitudinal foundations for the practice of meditation.

Accepted Answer

1. Openness: One attitudinal foundation

Question 8

In DBT, a(n) ____________mind represents the middle ground between a completely rational mind and a wholly emotional mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  calm 
B)  wise 
C)  committed 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  calm 
B)  wise 
C)  committed 
D)  interpersonal

Question 9

Body scanning can be used in muscle relaxation and meditation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The recommended length for a practice meditation session is__________ minutes daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20 
B)  30-45 
C)  45-60 
D)  60-90 
A)  10-20 
B)  30-45 
C)  45-60 
D)  60-90

Question 11

Describe and explain how a client prepares for meditation.

Accepted Answer

Preparing for meditation involves creati

Question 12

___________stems from insufficient lung functioning (such as from lung disease).

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypernatremia 
B)  Hypocapnia 
C)  Hyperventilation 
D)  Hypoventilation 
A)  Hypernatremia 
B)  Hypocapnia 
C)  Hyperventilation 
D)  Hypoventilation

Question 13

All of the following were identified as considerations in planning meditation sessions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage the client to have mindful awareness throughout the day. 
B)  avoid meditation within one hour after eating. 
C)  it is best not to engage in the process immediately before bedtime. 
D)  engage in the process immediately before bedtime to prompt the sleep cycle. 
A)  encourage the client to have mindful awareness throughout the day. 
B)  avoid meditation within one hour after eating. 
C)  it is best not to engage in the process immediately before bedtime. 
D)  engage in the process immediately before bedtime to prompt the sleep cycle.

Question 14

The primary task of meditation is to shut yourself off from reality so that total focus may be on the self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A helper instructs the client to focus on seeing and accepting things as they are. This attitudinal foundation would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  accepting. 
B)  trust. 
C)  patience. 
D)  nonstriving. 
A)  accepting. 
B)  trust. 
C)  patience. 
D)  nonstriving.

Question 16

Muscle relaxation training is based on the premise that a:

Accepted Answer

A)  person cannot be tense all of the time. 
B)  person cannot be relaxed all of the time. 
C)  muscle cannot be tense and relaxed at the same time. 
D)  person cannot relax all of the muscle groups at one time. 
A)  person cannot be tense all of the time. 
B)  person cannot be relaxed all of the time. 
C)  muscle cannot be tense and relaxed at the same time. 
D)  person cannot relax all of the muscle groups at one time.

Question 17

Part of the seven attitudinal foundations,_________ is about developing confidence in your feelings and intuition.

Accepted Answer

A)  trust 
B)  nonstriving 
C)  patience 
D)  nonjudging 
A)  trust 
B)  nonstriving 
C)  patience 
D)  nonjudging

Question 18

All of the following cautions were identified when using meditation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  continued practice of meditation might require high dosages of some medications (such as thyroid or anti- depressive medications). 
B)  meditation may release emotional material that surprises the client. 
C)  certain medications may be affected by meditation. 
D)  individuals with certain psychological conditions may become overly absorbed in their inner experience. 
A)  continued practice of meditation might require high dosages of some medications (such as thyroid or anti- depressive medications). 
B)  meditation may release emotional material that surprises the client. 
C)  certain medications may be affected by meditation. 
D)  individuals with certain psychological conditions may become overly absorbed in their inner experience.

Question 19

When preparing for meditation, the client is encouraged to choose any comfortable position such as sitting or lying on their back or stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Goyal and colleagues (2014) noted that meditation has been helpful for addressing all EXCEPT which of the following in clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive self-blame 
B)  Chronic fatigue 
C)  Blocks to productivity or creativity 
D)  Shifting emphasis from reliance on self to reliance on helper 
A)  Excessive self-blame 
B)  Chronic fatigue 
C)  Blocks to productivity or creativity 
D)  Shifting emphasis from reliance on self to reliance on helper

All the following are characteristics of mindfulness meditation EXCEPT:

The shared symptoms between hyperventilation and those associated with stress such as dizziness, feeling of tension, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat.

Diaphragmatic breathing serves to balance the__ nervous system and_ nervous system.

When instructing a client in the process of muscle relaxation, the helper should:

A client is upset because his mind keeps wandering during meditation. Please compose an appropriate response to address his issue.

Identify the steps in the muscle relaxation procedure.

Identify and describe three attitudinal foundations for the practice of meditation.

In DBT, a(n) ____________mind represents the middle ground between a completely rational mind and a wholly emotional mind.

Body scanning can be used in muscle relaxation and meditation.

The recommended length for a practice meditation session is__________ minutes daily.

Describe and explain how a client prepares for meditation.

___________stems from insufficient lung functioning (such as from lung disease).

All of the following were identified as considerations in planning meditation sessions EXCEPT:

The primary task of meditation is to shut yourself off from reality so that total focus may be on the self.

A helper instructs the client to focus on seeing and accepting things as they are. This attitudinal foundation would be considered:

Muscle relaxation training is based on the premise that a:

Part of the seven attitudinal foundations,_________ is about developing confidence in your feelings and intuition.

All of the following cautions were identified when using meditation EXCEPT:

When preparing for meditation, the client is encouraged to choose any comfortable position such as sitting or lying on their back or stomach.

Goyal and colleagues (2014) noted that meditation has been helpful for addressing all EXCEPT which of the following in clients?

Building Your Foundation As a Helper

Critical Commitments: Diversity Issues and Ethical Practice for Helpers

Ingredients of an Effective Helping Relationship

Listening

Influencing Responses

Assessing and Conceptualizing Client Problems and Contexts

Conducting an Interview Assessment With Clients

Constructing, Contextualizing, and Evaluating Treatment Goals

Clinical Decision Making and Treatment Planning

Strategies for Working With Resistance: Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Change Strategies: Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Cognitive Restructuring

Self-Calming Approaches to Stress Management: Breathing, Muscle Relaxation, and Mindfulness Meditation

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety, Fear, and Trauma

Self-Management Strategies: Self-Monitoring, Stimulus Control, Self-Reward, and Self-Efficacy

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Exam 12: Cognitive Approaches to Stress Management: Stress Processes, Problem Solving Therapy, and Stress Inoculation Training

All the following are characteristics of mindfulness meditation EXCEPT:

The shared symptoms between hyperventilation and those associated with stress such as dizziness, feeling of tension, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat.

Diaphragmatic breathing serves to balance the__________ nervous system and_________ nervous system.

When instructing a client in the process of muscle relaxation, the helper should:

A client is upset because his mind keeps wandering during meditation. Please compose an appropriate response to address his issue.

Identify the steps in the muscle relaxation procedure.

Identify and describe three attitudinal foundations for the practice of meditation.

In DBT, a(n) ____________mind represents the middle ground between a completely rational mind and a wholly emotional mind.

Body scanning can be used in muscle relaxation and meditation.

The recommended length for a practice meditation session is__________ minutes daily.

Describe and explain how a client prepares for meditation.

___________stems from insufficient lung functioning (such as from lung disease).

All of the following were identified as considerations in planning meditation sessions EXCEPT:

The primary task of meditation is to shut yourself off from reality so that total focus may be on the self.

A helper instructs the client to focus on seeing and accepting things as they are. This attitudinal foundation would be considered:

Muscle relaxation training is based on the premise that a:

Part of the seven attitudinal foundations,_________ is about developing confidence in your feelings and intuition.

All of the following cautions were identified when using meditation EXCEPT:

When preparing for meditation, the client is encouraged to choose any comfortable position such as sitting or lying on their back or stomach.

Goyal and colleagues (2014) noted that meditation has been helpful for addressing all EXCEPT which of the following in clients?

Building Your Foundation As a Helper

Critical Commitments: Diversity Issues and Ethical Practice for Helpers

Ingredients of an Effective Helping Relationship

Listening

Influencing Responses

Assessing and Conceptualizing Client Problems and Contexts

Conducting an Interview Assessment With Clients

Constructing, Contextualizing, and Evaluating Treatment Goals

Clinical Decision Making and Treatment Planning

Strategies for Working With Resistance: Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Change Strategies: Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Cognitive Restructuring

Self-Calming Approaches to Stress Management: Breathing, Muscle Relaxation, and Mindfulness Meditation

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety, Fear, and Trauma

Self-Management Strategies: Self-Monitoring, Stimulus Control, Self-Reward, and Self-Efficacy

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Diaphragmatic breathing serves to balance the__ nervous system and_ nervous system.