Contemplative

Question 1

Vipassana or insight meditation is a Buddhist practice also known as which of the following?

Answer 1

Mindfulness

Question 2

Which practice begins by directing attention to a repetitive inner sound that settles the mind
into a clear, peaceful state?

Answer 2

Mantra

Question 3

In which developmental phase do we establish a more coherent sense of self and largely
accept the conventional cultural assumptions about ourselves and the world?

Answer 3

Personal

Question 4

Researchers consistently find that most therapeutic benefits come from so-called nonspecific
factors. Which of the following is NOT a nonspecific factor?

Answer 4

Specific elements of the therapeutic model

Question 5

The origins of meditative and yogic practices can be traced back at least ______ years

Answer 5

3,000

Question 6

Which of the following is an empirically supported eight-week group program that offers
mindfulness meditation and yoga posture training, individual and group support, education, and
daily practices?

Answer 6

MBSR - “mindfulness-based support”

Question 7

According to Western psychology, which state of consciousness is optimal?

Answer 7

Waking state

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a higher state of consciousness?

Answer 8

: All of these choices are correct

Question 9

Our deep nature is thought to be which of the following?

Answer 9

: Pure awareness

Question 10

In contemplative psychologies, overlooking which of the following produces several kinds of
pain and pathology?

Answer 10

Metamotives

Question 11

Which type of meditation aims to cultivate clear sensitive awareness and use it to explore
the nature of mind and experience?

Answer 11

Awareness meditation

Question 12

From a contemplative perspective, which of the following can be described as enlightened
self-interest?

Answer 12

Ethics

Question 13

Contemplatives regard which of the following as both a means to and an expression of
psychological well-being and maturity?

Answer 13

Altruism

Question 14

Contemplative therapies include seven central kinds of practices to cultivate corresponding
qualities of mind and behavior. Which of the following is NOT one of those practices?

Answer 14

Karma

Question 15

Which stage of contemplative practice involves recognizing habitual patterns?

Answer 15

Second stage

Question 16

In which stage of contemplative practice do transpersonal experiences emerge?

Answer 16

Fifth stage

Question 17

: When an object of awareness becomes the subject of awareness, the self becomes
identified with or fused with the thought. Which of the following terms describes this process?

Answer 17

Disidentification

Question 18

: The most encompassing explanation of the mechanism that accounts for the positive
effects of meditation is which of the following?

Answer 18

Restarting developmental processes

Question 19

The largest benefit of meditation was shown to be in which of the following domains?

Answer 19

Quality of relationships

Question 20

Meditation has been shown to improve which of the following capacities?

Answer 20

All of these choices are correct

Question 21

The ability to know one is dreaming while still asleep is known as which of the following?

Answer 21

Lucid dreaming

Question 22

Meditation combination therapies include which of the following?

Answer 22

Both of these are correct

Question 23

Contemplative disciplines claim to facilitate development of enhanced psychological wellbeing, development, and abilities beyond normal levels. What is the Buddhist term of a state of
sustained attention and concentration?

Answer 23

Calm abiding

Question 24

Which of the following is the capacity for maintaining calm, tolerance, serenity, and mental
equilibrium in the face of provocative stimuli?

Answer 24

Equanimity

Question 25

Contemplative traditions claim to be able to enhance ethical motivation and behavior
through which of the following?

Answer 25

Strengthening emotions of love and compassion

Question 26

Advanced meditators have demonstrated unique abilities, including all of the following
EXCEPT

Answer 26

control of the autonomic nervous system

Question 27

The classic ends of contemplation have been less researched, as deeper transformations,
existential openings, and postconventional growth are difficult to measure. Research on these
would be considered which of the following?

Answer 27

Goal oriented

Question 28

The highest stage of moral development is considered to be which of the following?

Answer 28

Worldcentric

Question 29

At which stage do people increasingly question their own assumptions and recognize that
all beliefs and values are largely personal and cultural constructions?

Answer 29

Postconventional pluralistic

Question 30

Which of the following is an unintended consequence of diversity sensitivity?

Answer 30

Problematizing differences