Which of the following statements is true of meditation?
A. A meditative state is exactly similar to the hypnotic state.
B. The meditator is ignorant of his or her thoughts and feelings and is, therefore, not consumed by them.
C. As a physiological state, meditation shows qualities of sleep and wakefulness, yet it is distinct from both.
D. Meditation is an altered state of consciousness or a psychological state of altered attention and expectation in which the individual is unusually receptive to suggestions.
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)