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The Magic of Mindfulness: Evidence Based Guidelines for Practicing the Art of Mindfulness in Children

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1.  Which of the following is a common myth 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 the practice of 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.  Primitive reactions include: Emotional thinking Reflexes Flight/fight responses All of the above

5.  A relaxation response leads to: Improved emotional regulation Impulsiveness Flight/fight response A fear-driven response

6.  Research indicates that mindfulness can directly improve academic performance for students in the following areas: Decision making Social emotional learning Readiness to learn All of the above

7.  Name the 3 types of mindfulness of practice? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, General Mindfulness, Accommodation Commitment Therapy Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction, General Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy Mindfulness-Based Stress Rejuvenation, General Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy Mindfulness-Based Stress reduction, Formal Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy

8.  Which of the following statements supports the inclusion on mindfulness within the scope of practice for occupational therapists? OTs have a holistic perspective, are trained in psychology and biology, and understand the mind-body-spirit connection. OTs address the whole person, and understand contexts that influence the whole person. If a client finds mindfulness meditation meaningful, the intervention is itself an occupation, improving occupational performance. All of the above

9.  What is recommended amount of time students should practice mindfulness for optimal outcomes? Students should practice mindfulness once every week for 10 mins/day. Students should practice mindfulness on a daily basis for 18 minutes/day. Students should practice mindfulness for 20% of their school day. Students should practice mindfulness once in a while.

10.  Identify which of the following would be considered mindful activities: Taking time to really listen to another person Troubleshoot how you can solve an issue at work. Multitasking: Typing a paper while watching TV Driving to work automatically without thinking about the route