AIMS sample methodolgy COPY

Question 1

why is hozel a biological approach

Answer 1

it is matched up with the assumption that behaviors cognitive and emotions can be explained by the inner workings of the brain
(localisation of function)

Question 2

aims

Answer 2

1)To identify if regular participation in Mindfullness-Based stress reeducation (MBSR) leads to measurable neurological changes, which might be associated with trait changed related to mindfulness practice
2)To identify brain structures which changed as a result of an eight-week MBSR program.

Question 3

why is it a experiment

Answer 3

looking for a casual relationship between MBSR and grey matter concentration in various brain structures

Question 4

what was a controlled aspect

Answer 4

MRI

Question 5

why is it a longitudinal

Answer 5

because it tracks the changes in a reliable way .measured grey matter concentration for one group over a time frame,8 weeks

Question 6

one part was a correlation how

Answer 6

non casul relationship between time spent on mindfulness exercises and increases in grey matter concentration

Question 7

what is the 2 IV’S

Answer 7

-revived MBSR or not
-time (collected at the beginning or end)

Question 8

3 DV’S

Answer 8

1-grey matter concentration in specific brain structures
2-using the Five Facets of Mindfulness questionnaire which is a self-report that consists of 39 statements that participants rated from
(1) >never or rarely true
(5) >very often or always true

3-Time spent on mindfulness exercises between the weekly sessions , which was recorded in a daily diary (self-reported data - weakness)

Question 9

experimental design

Answer 9

independent
1-attended MBSR
2-or no (control group)

Question 10

sample

Answer 10

-. 10 females, 6 males
-. Already enrolled in MBSR courses at the University of Massachusetts
-. Chose to attend or referred by doctor
- Limited experience of meditation (no classes in last 6 months, fewer than 10 in their lifetime)
-. Safe to have an MRI scan (no metal and not claustrophobic)
-. 33 right-handed.
– 25-55 years old

Question 11

type of sample

Answer 11

opportunity

Question 12

dis of this opportunity

Answer 12

all attending the same uni

Question 13

CONTROL GROUP

Answer 13

The control group consisted of 17 participants
11 male and 6 female
mean age of 39.0 years.