Stress Management Training Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques

Question 1

Which mindfulness practice involves focusing attention on the present moment without judgment?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Systematic desensitization

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Biofeedback training

Question 2

What does diaphragmatic breathing primarily activate to reduce stress?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic nervous system

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Sympathetic nervous system

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Somatic nervous system

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Enteric nervous system

Question 3

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) works by alternately doing what to muscle groups?

Accepted Answer

Tensing and releasing

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Stretching and compressing

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Warming and cooling

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Flexing and extending

Question 4

Which relaxation technique uses electronic monitoring to help people gain control over involuntary body functions?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback

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Yoga nidra

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Autogenic training

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Body scan meditation

Question 5

A body scan meditation primarily helps manage stress by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Building systematic awareness of physical sensations

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Increasing heart rate variability

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Suppressing emotional responses

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Elevating cortisol levels

Question 6

What is the recommended minimum duration of daily mindfulness practice shown to reduce perceived stress?

Accepted Answer

20–45 minutes

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1–2 minutes

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5–10 minutes

Answer

60–90 minutes