Which of the following is a difference between concentration techniques and mindfulness meditation?
A. Unlike concentration techniques, mindfulness meditation encourages the retention of permanent memories and experiences.
B. Unlike concentration techniques, mindfulness meditation encourages attention to the details of momentary experience.
C. Unlike concentration techniques, mindfulness meditation focuses to improve concurrent, or parallel, task performance.
D. Unlike concentration techniques, mindfulness meditation focuses on improving the skill of switching one's attention from task to task.
Answer: B
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