Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mindfulness meditation?
a. It involves an open, expansive, non-judgmental awareness of the world.
b. It is more difficult to attain than concentrative meditation.
c. It is a practical self-control method that utilizes a mantra.
d. It is a mental exercise used to alter one's consciousness.
ANSWER: c
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A. avoidant; schizotypal B. schizoid; schizotypal C. schizoid; avoidant D. schizotypal; avoidant
During the 2.5-to 3-year period of the adolescent growth spurt, adolescents often gain
A. 1% of the adult height B. 10% of the adult height C. 20% of the adult height D. 40% of the adult height
Research on taste shows that ________
a. the taste receptor cells are replaced by new cells about every 40 days. b. the tongue is divided into sections, each of which is sensitive to a particular basic taste. c. people who are above 40 years of age have fewer taste buds than those who are younger. d. the highest concentration of taste buds is found in the center of the tongue.
Animals given a drug that blocks the neurotransmitter ______ were not able to remember the location of a hidden platform in the water memory task.
A. acetylcholine B. glutamate C. serotonin D. dopamine