Exam Preview for 1272: Mindfulness Techniques in Pediatric Practice

Mindfulness Techniques in Pediatric Practice

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1. Which of the following are common myths about Mindfulness? It is spiritual It is about being happy all the time It means living only in the present and never thinking about the future All of the above
2. What areas of the brain does Mindfulness impact? Hypothalamus, prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia Hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala Prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus Hippocampus, pons, amygdala
3. Research indicates that Mindfulness changes the physiology of the brain with brain scans showing thickening of which parts of the brain? Hippocampus, prefrontal cortex White matter Basal ganglia, hippocampus Hypothalamus
4. Therapists who practice mindfulness strategies correlate with providing: Greater rate of burnout Poor attention Greater client care Reduced motor coordination
5. Research indicates that Mindfulness can directly improve and address the following health conditions Depression Substance abuse COPD All of the above