Pror Studies on religious and spiritual experiences Flashcards
What physiological and psychological benefits have been associated with consistent prayer or meditation according to Andrade and Radhakrishna?
Consistent prayer or meditation has been linked to clinically significant advantage on response, pain tolerance, heart rate regulation, blood pressure.  Clinically significant advantage in treatment response for heart disease, cancer, cardiac failure, Parkinson’s.
How do religious practices impact cognitive functions and mental health, according to various studies?
Studies have shown that long periods of meditation improve sustained attention, working memory and exclusive function systems. There is a correlation with increased performance and normal verbal intelligence test.
What benefits have been observed from participation in religious ceremonies?
Consistent attendance at religious services is associated with greater longevity, better survive rates in cancer, lower rates of cardiovascular disease, lower level of substance abuse and 26% lower mortality rate among those attending services weekly compared to those who never attend.
How does religious engagement benefit college students and young adults in copying with stress and building social connections?

Religious activities, consider as copying mechanism for high stress experiences like those encountered during college. They foster nurturing communities which act the safely nets to individuals who are navigating social and personal challenges. They also provide advantages in tolerating and withstand the adverse effects of discrimination and are linked to stress preventing habits, and meaningful social relationships . 
What mixed results have been found in studies, examining the impact of religious engagement on college students ?
Studies with college students have shown mixed result, while some find positive correlation between prayer frequencyand happiness, or religiousness and copying other find this effect diminished when factors like personality assessments are included.or students scored high on social sensitivity and engagement and social issues.  High score means strong sense of social responsibility empathy towards the others.
