Function
Describe the function of the Hippocampus/left
Emotional regulation
Psychology being investigated?
Mindfulness
What was the experimental group?
Those enrolled in the MBSR courses
The MBSR program consisted of how many weeks?
8 weeks
How many children were used in the study?
None
Give the function of the Brainstem
Releases serotonin; Helps with mood and anxiety disorders
What does Holzel et al define mindfulness as?
The development of awareness of present moment experience with a compassionate, non-judgmental stance
The P's had to be referred by who?
Their physician or they referred themselves
How long did the meetings last?
2.5 hours
Were there animals involved in this study?
No
Give the function of the Lateral Cerebellum
Motor control, cognition and emotional regulation
What are the 2 areas affected the most?
List the criteria P's had to meet; Pick 3
1) They must be physically and psychologically happy
2) No prescription medication
3) No meditation classes in previous 6 months
In what week of the course did P's have a full day of the group MBSR meeting?
The 6th week
How can this be applied to everyday life?
It is useful for those with memory problems
Give the function of the temporo-parietal junction
What is the aim of the study?
To investigate the potential long-term effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on a brain grey matter density
Describe the experimental group
N=16
6 males, 10 females
Mean age 38
13 Caucasians, 1 Asian, 1 African American. 1 Multiethnic
1) Body scan
2) Mindful yoga
3) Sitting meditation
What are the Nature/Nurture debates of the study
Nurture
The experiments of the MBSR program have changed the structure of the brain
Give the function of the posterior cingulate cortex
Introspection and self-awareness
Our hippocampus ________.
Is the part of the brain that deals with learning, memory, some emotional control, and spatial navigation
Describe the control group
N=17
11 Males, 6 Females
Mean age= 39
Majority Caucasian with 1 Hispanic, 1 Asian, 1 African American
Describe the 3 elements of the MBSR program
1) Body Scan- The aim was to get the p's to feel their body as a whole, guided through the body, aware of any sensations
2) Mindful yoga- Gentle stretching exercise through slow movements coordinated with breathing patterns
3) Sitting meditation- Includes awareness of the sensation of breathing/ awareness meditation which says you feel and pay attention to anything that comes into my awareness
Explain the individual and situational explanations
Both sides of the argument can be seen in the study:
Individual- Personality types may be more or less successful
Situational- The situation of being involved in the MBSR program has effects on the brain