1. According to a meta-analysis by Khoury et al. (2015),

mindfulness-based interventions can reduce the severity of

which of the following psychological symptoms? (Select

all that apply)

a) Depression

b) Anxiety

c) Stress

d) Anger

e) All of the above

Answer: e) All of the above

Rationale: The meta-analysis found that mindfulness-based

interventions had moderate effects on improving

depression, anxiety, and stress, and small effects on

reducing anger.

2. Which of the following statements is true about the

relationship between mindfulness and pain management?

a) Mindfulness can eliminate pain completely by changing

the perception of pain signals.

b) Mindfulness can reduce pain intensity and

unpleasantness by enhancing attention regulation and

emotional coping.

c) Mindfulness can increase pain tolerance by inducing a

state of relaxation and acceptance.

d) Mindfulness can worsen pain by making people more

aware of their bodily sensations.

Answer: b) Mindfulness can reduce pain intensity and

unpleasantness by enhancing attention regulation and

emotional coping.