Md1 Chp2

Question 1

1.Describe the types of designs that were commonly used in older meditation studies. Why are they problematic?

Question 2

2.Describe the ideal type of design we should use in meditation studies. Why is this design ideal? Why don’t we use it more often?

Question 3

3.Differentiate between within-subject and between-subject measures.

Question 4

Explain the ‘Time Factor’ issue with meditation research. What are some solutions to this problem?

Question 5

Explain the ‘Expectation’ issue with meditation research. What are some solutions to this problem?

Question 6

Explain research bias. Why does it exist? How can we fight against it?

Question 7

7.How can we determine a potential mechanism of meditation’s effects?

Question 8

8.Describe how individual differences can predict the ability to meditate. Be prepared to comment on many variables (personality, genetics, family environment and other demographic features…)

Question 9

9.What is attrition? Why is it an issue? What are the main factors driving attrition? How can we predict attrition?

Question 10

10.What is adherence/compliance? Why is it an issue? What are some ways we can handle adherence/compliance?

Question 11

11.What do we mean when we say meditation is not ‘standardized as a treatment? Why is standardization an issue?

Question 12

12.Describe a few negative/unpleasant effects people might experience when meditating. How can we predict which people are likely to experience negative effects?

Question 13

13.What is effect size and why does it matter? Describe the effect size of meditation as a treatment.

Question 14

14. Meditation has many purported health benefits. However, current empirical research supports the use of meditation in treating only three specific disorders. What are these three disorders?