Question 1

In the practice of yoga, physical poses, which can be restful or strenuous, are called

Accepted Answer

A)  asanas. 
B)  mantras. 
C)  chakras. 
D)  meditations. 
A)  asanas. 
B)  mantras. 
C)  chakras. 
D)  meditations. A

Question 2

Various forms of regular exercise, such as swimming or biking, that enhance energy and mental focus can contribute to spiritual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A philosophy embraced by all major religions is the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  regular attendance at religious services. 
B)  prayer through music. 
C)  a church as an organized group providing service to others. 
D)  oneness with a greater power. 
A)  regular attendance at religious services. 
B)  prayer through music. 
C)  a church as an organized group providing service to others. 
D)  oneness with a greater power. D

Question 4

Ricardo finds that when he tries to relax and enjoy nature by taking a quiet walk, a constant stream of thoughts and worries distracts him. To help him focus on the beauty of his surroundings, Ricardo could use which ancient spiritual practice?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Claiming to value nature but tossing litter on the side of the road is an example of behavior not following one's declared values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jordan values material goods but has decided that this behavior detracts from his spirituality. Which of the following would BEST take Jordan's focus off materialism and encourage altruism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enjoying a quiet hour communing with nature 
B)  Going out with friends 
C)  Volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter 
D)  Participating in a yoga class 
A)  Enjoying a quiet hour communing with nature 
B)  Going out with friends 
C)  Volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter 
D)  Participating in a yoga class

Question 7

Giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others is

Accepted Answer

A)  patriotism. 
B)  altruism. 
C)  spirituality. 
D)  stewardship. 
A)  patriotism. 
B)  altruism. 
C)  spirituality. 
D)  stewardship.

Question 8

How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?

Accepted Answer

There is an association between spiritua

Question 9

According to author and environmentalist Stephanie Kaza, what does it mean to be mindfully green?

Accepted Answer

A)  To engage in public campaigns to raise awareness of environmental issues. 
B)  To use efforts to help the environment to cultivate emotional well-being. 
C)  To take an ethical and spiritual approach to environmental concerns 
D)  To meditate every day and reduce energy consumption. 
A)  To engage in public campaigns to raise awareness of environmental issues. 
B)  To use efforts to help the environment to cultivate emotional well-being. 
C)  To take an ethical and spiritual approach to environmental concerns 
D)  To meditate every day and reduce energy consumption.

Question 10

Nancy practices the hatha style of a form of mind/body training, which emphasizes flexibility and deep breathing. Which type of practice is she engaged in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Finding one's purpose in life is part of developing spiritual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between spiritual health and

Accepted Answer

A)  physical health. 
B)  academic performance. 
C)  self-control. 
D)  social health. 
A)  physical health. 
B)  academic performance. 
C)  self-control. 
D)  social health.

Question 13

What role does religion play in spirituality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spirituality may or may not include participation in organized religion. 
B)  Religion is the same as spirituality. 
C)  Religion is the only parameter to determine a person's level of spirituality. 
D)  Spirituality and religion do not share any common elements. 
A)  Spirituality may or may not include participation in organized religion. 
B)  Religion is the same as spirituality. 
C)  Religion is the only parameter to determine a person's level of spirituality. 
D)  Spirituality and religion do not share any common elements.

Question 14

Having spiritual intelligence means that a person knows all the characteristics of spirituality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Meditation involves

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on a single thought. 
B)  contemplation of a spiritual question. 
C)  quieting the mind's noise to find stillness. 
D)  stretching and relaxing the muscles. 
A)  focusing on a single thought. 
B)  contemplation of a spiritual question. 
C)  quieting the mind's noise to find stillness. 
D)  stretching and relaxing the muscles.

Question 16

What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?

Accepted Answer

Certain forms of yoga, especially those

Question 17

According to the National Cancer Institute, spiritual well-being improves the quality of life of individuals suffering from an illness by

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing the need for psychological or religious counseling. 
B)  increasing the ability to cope with physical effects and medical treatment. 
C)  bringing him or her closer to family members. 
D)  using meditation to lower respiratory and heart rates. 
A)  preventing the need for psychological or religious counseling. 
B)  increasing the ability to cope with physical effects and medical treatment. 
C)  bringing him or her closer to family members. 
D)  using meditation to lower respiratory and heart rates.

Question 18

Studies have shown that experienced meditators have an increased capacity for

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  falling asleep. 
C)  analyzing data quickly. 
D)  expanding the lungs. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  falling asleep. 
C)  analyzing data quickly. 
D)  expanding the lungs.

Question 19

Which of the following is a key component of healthy relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  having lots of friends. 
B)  treating others with respect. 
C)  seeking out friends with similar interests. 
D)  having self-awareness. 
A)  having lots of friends. 
B)  treating others with respect. 
C)  seeking out friends with similar interests. 
D)  having self-awareness.

Question 20

A system of beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols whose purpose is to bring people closer to the sacred or transcendent is

Accepted Answer

A)  doctrine. 
B)  religion. 
C)  spirituality. 
D)  orthodoxy. 
A)  doctrine. 
B)  religion. 
C)  spirituality. 
D)  orthodoxy.

Exam 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

In the practice of yoga, physical poses, which can be restful or strenuous, are called

Various forms of regular exercise, such as swimming or biking, that enhance energy and mental focus can contribute to spiritual health.

A philosophy embraced by all major religions is the concept of

Ricardo finds that when he tries to relax and enjoy nature by taking a quiet walk, a constant stream of thoughts and worries distracts him. To help him focus on the beauty of his surroundings, Ricardo could use which ancient spiritual practice?

Claiming to value nature but tossing litter on the side of the road is an example of behavior not following one's declared values.

Jordan values material goods but has decided that this behavior detracts from his spirituality. Which of the following would BEST take Jordan's focus off materialism and encourage altruism?

Giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others is

How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?

According to author and environmentalist Stephanie Kaza, what does it mean to be mindfully green?

Nancy practices the hatha style of a form of mind/body training, which emphasizes flexibility and deep breathing. Which type of practice is she engaged in?

Finding one's purpose in life is part of developing spiritual health.

A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between spiritual health and

What role does religion play in spirituality?

Having spiritual intelligence means that a person knows all the characteristics of spirituality.

Meditation involves

What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?

According to the National Cancer Institute, spiritual well-being improves the quality of life of individuals suffering from an illness by

Studies have shown that experienced meditators have an increased capacity for

Which of the following is a key component of healthy relationships?

A system of beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols whose purpose is to bring people closer to the sacred or transcendent is

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