Week 2 - Mindfulness

Question 1

mindfulness

Answer 1

is described as paying attention intentionally, in the present moment, without judgment

Question 2

western psychology

Answer 2

often focuses on identifying and changing undesirable aspects of the self to achieve a better future

Question 3

ancient eastern psychology

Answer 3

emphasizes accepting reality, including oneself, as it is in the present moment, promoting integration and wholeness

Question 4

third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions

Answer 4

• mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
• mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
• dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• meta-cognitive therapy (MCT)

Question 5

myth: you have to empty your mind

Answer 5

no, it is okay to have thoughts; just don’t take them too seriously

Question 6

mindfulness approach

Answer 6

• emotions do not need to be controlled or regulated; they are simply mental experiences
• in ACT, negative emotions are not the problem; it is the avoidance of them that causes issues
• the goal is to fully experience emotions and thoughts without defense or resistance and continue living your life

Question 7

the mindfulness paradox

Answer 7

• people often seek mindfulness to regulate their emotions
• in practices like MBSR, they learn to simply accept emotions as they arise, without needing to change them
• interestingly, this acceptance itself often leads to emotional regulation

Question 8

mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

Answer 8

developed by Kabat-Zinn:
- dual processing
- introspection
- acceptance
- daily practice

Question 9

dual processing

Answer 9

shifting attention from thinking to:
- interoceptive phenomena like breathing, body sensations, and emotions
- extroceptive phenomena during sitting meditation by observing and letting go of external and internal experiences, especially thoughts

Question 10

introspection

Answer 10

watching and acknowledging thoughts without judgment

Question 11

acceptance

Answer 11

all experiences are acknowledged and accepted as they are

Question 12

daily practice

Answer 12

applying mindful attention in everyday life

Question 13

self-reported mindfulness is associated with

Answer 13

• reduced general distress
• decreased anxiety and depressive symptoms
• lower levels of neuroticism
• increased extraversion and openness to experience