Meditation is considered a distinct state of consciousness because
a. it produces deep relaxation.
b. it requires more intense focus than waking consciousness.
c. PET and fMRI scans reveal changes in the activity of the frontal lobes of the brain.
d. heart rates and blood pressures changes occur when a person is meditating.
ANSWER: c
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