Question 1

We use the five senses to determine a threat from non-threat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What do most people envision when asked to think of a calming image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food 
B)  Television 
C)  Sleep 
D)  Nature 
A)  Food 
B)  Television 
C)  Sleep 
D)  Nature D

Question 3

Not all relaxation techniques are useful in treating chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The art of calm includes which additional (sixth) sense?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of intuition 
B)  A sense of humor 
C)  A sense of compassion 
D)  A sense of the divine 
E)  A sense of creativity 
A)  A sense of intuition 
B)  A sense of humor 
C)  A sense of compassion 
D)  A sense of the divine 
E)  A sense of creativity

Question 5

Without touch through human contact, a newborn baby would die.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It would be fair to say that the sense of taste involves a little bit of touch as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The tongue's taste buds are now divided into how many different regions?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7

Question 8

What is the main purpose of relaxation techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  To help your heart rate to increase 
B)  To help get your adrenal glands going 
C)  To return the body to a state of homeostasis 
D)  To help get your adrenal glands going and To return the body to a state of homeostasis 
A)  To help your heart rate to increase 
B)  To help get your adrenal glands going 
C)  To return the body to a state of homeostasis 
D)  To help get your adrenal glands going and To return the body to a state of homeostasis

Question 9

To get the best benefits, relaxation techniques should be practiced at least once a week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Twenty percent of sensory information is acquired through what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our ears 
B)  Our eyes 
C)  Our sense of smell 
D)  Our sense of taste 
A)  Our ears 
B)  Our eyes 
C)  Our sense of smell 
D)  Our sense of taste

Question 11

Each technique for relaxation has one aim: to return the body to homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What percentage of taste is smell?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  60 
C)  40 
D)  20 
A)  80 
B)  60 
C)  40 
D)  20

Question 13

Which relaxation technique is useful in the treatment of chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Massage 
B)  Yoga 
C)  Exercise 
D)  All of these 
A)  Massage 
B)  Yoga 
C)  Exercise 
D)  All of these

Question 14

One's perception makes the difference between annoyance and tranquility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the number one symptom of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Migraines 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Hyperactivity 
D)  Muscle tension 
E)  Migraines and Hyperactivity 
A)  Migraines 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Hyperactivity 
D)  Muscle tension 
E)  Migraines and Hyperactivity

Question 16

Which sense is considered to be the most delicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sight 
B)  Smell 
C)  Sound 
D)  Touch 
A)  Sight 
B)  Smell 
C)  Sound 
D)  Touch

Question 17

Which of the following is not listed as a benefit of repeated practice of relaxation techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased resting heart rate 
B)  Increased integrity of immune system 
C)  Decreased resting blood pressure 
D)  Increased sex drive 
A)  Decreased resting heart rate 
B)  Increased integrity of immune system 
C)  Decreased resting blood pressure 
D)  Increased sex drive

Question 18

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition.
A. The art of calm
B. The divine sense
C. Relaxation survival kit
D. Sense of sight
E. Sense of smell

Accepted Answer

The art of calm is the practice of maint

Question 19

Sleeping is as good as meditation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What percentage of sensory information is processed through our eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70 
A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Exam 14: The Art of Calm: Relaxation Through the Five Senses

We use the five senses to determine a threat from non-threat.

What do most people envision when asked to think of a calming image?

Not all relaxation techniques are useful in treating chronic pain.

The art of calm includes which additional (sixth) sense?

Without touch through human contact, a newborn baby would die.

It would be fair to say that the sense of taste involves a little bit of touch as well.

The tongue's taste buds are now divided into how many different regions?

What is the main purpose of relaxation techniques?

To get the best benefits, relaxation techniques should be practiced at least once a week.

Twenty percent of sensory information is acquired through what?

Each technique for relaxation has one aim: to return the body to homeostasis.

What percentage of taste is smell?

Which relaxation technique is useful in the treatment of chronic pain?

One's perception makes the difference between annoyance and tranquility.

Which of the following is the number one symptom of stress?

Which sense is considered to be the most delicate?

Which of the following is not listed as a benefit of repeated practice of relaxation techniques?

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition. A. The art of calm B. The divine sense C. Relaxation survival kit D. Sense of sight E. Sense of smell

Sleeping is as good as meditation.

What percentage of sensory information is processed through our eyes?

The Nature of Stress

The Body: The Battlefield for the Minds War Games

The Emotions: From a Motivation of Fear to a Motivation of Love

The Mind: The Psychology of Stress

The Spirit: Health of the Human Spirit

Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind-Set

Comic Relief: The Healing Power of Humor

Simple Assertiveness and Healthy Boundaries

Time and Money: Effective Resource Management

Expressive Art Therapy

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills in the Information Age

Additional Coping Skills

The Art of Breathing

The Art of Meditation

The Power of Mental Imagery and Visualization

Soothing Sounds: Music to Relax by

Massage Therapy and Bodywork

Hatha Yoga

Self-Hypnosis and Autogenics

Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Immune System

Physical Exercise: Flushing Out the Stress Hormones

Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature

Additional Relaxation Techniques

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