Mindfulness 1
What is mindfulness?
a) A state of intense focus on the past
b) A mental state of being fully present and aware of the present moment
c) A practice of ignoring one’s thoughts and emotions
d) A type of physical exercise
b) A mental state of being fully present and aware of the present moment
Mindfulness encourages paying attention to:
a) Future possibilities
b) Past experiences
c) The present moment
d) Imaginary scenarios
c) The present moment
What was the first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
A. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
B. Pinocchio
C. Beauty and the Beast
C. Beauty and the Beast
Which is the only US state that grows and produces coffee?
Hawaii
What is the square root of 64?
8
What is the key element of mindfulness?
a) Worrying about the future
b) Focusing on the past
c) Being non-judgmental and accepting of experiences
d) Daydreaming
c) Being non-judgmental and accepting of experiences
What is the opposite of mindfulness?
a) Daydreaming
b) Worrying
c) Focusing on tasks
d) Mind wandering
d) Mind wandering
What country does Forrest Gump travel to as part of the All-American Ping-Pong Team?
China
What are the five basic types of taste?
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami
M&M’S Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?
Starbursts
Mindfulness involves accepting thoughts and emotions:
a) Without judgment or attachment
b) With harsh criticism
c) Only positive thoughts and emotions
d) After analyzing them deeply
a) Without judgment or attachment
Mindfulness is often practiced through various techniques, including:
a) Excessive planning
b) Daydreaming
c) Yoga
d) Worrying about past mistakes
c) Yoga
What was the first Disney Princess movie to be given a live-action adaption?
A. Snow White
B. The Little Mermaid
C. Sleeping Beauty
D. Cinderella
D. Cinderella
Which yellow spice from India will improve your mood,
help to heal wounds and balance your blood sugar?
Turmeric
Jim Henson is the creator of what beloved cast of characters?
The muppets
Mindfulness helps individuals become more aware of their:
a) Past regrets
b) Worries about the future
c) Habits and automatic responses
d) Imaginary scenarios
c) Habits and automatic responses
What is the “beginner’s mind” in mindfulness?
a) A mindset of overconfidence
b) A mindset of constant skepticism
c) A mindset of approaching experiences with curiosity and openness
d) A mindset of judgment and criticism
c) A mindset of approaching experiences with curiosity and openness
What actor stars in all of the following Martin Scorsese films:
Cape Fear, The Irishman, Goodfellas, and Taxi Driver
This type of chef works directly under the head or executive chef?
Sous
Relative to the internet, what does “URL” stand for?
Uniform resource locator
What is the difference between mindfulness and mindlessness?
a) Mindfulness involves dwelling on the past, while mindlessness involves focusing on the present
b) Mindfulness involves present moment awareness, while mindlessness involves being on autopilot and not fully present
c) Mindfulness involves being judgmental of experiences, while mindlessness involves acceptance
d) Mindfulness involves engaging in many tasks simultaneously, while mindlessness involves focusing on one task at a time
b) Mindfulness involves present moment awareness, while mindlessness involves being on autopilot and not fully present
How does mindfulness affect stress-related physiological responses?
a) It has no impact on physiological responses
b) It increases stress-related physiological responses
c) It reduces stress-related physiological responses
d) It alters the circadian rhythm
c) It reduces stress-related physiological responses
In What year did streaming-only movies become eligible for the oscars?
A. 2001
B. 2010
C. 2020
D. 2022
C. 2020
Known as “Fairy Floss” this carnival treat was established by a dentist in 1904.
Cotton Candy
What kind of animal is Punxsutawney Phil?
A. A Groundhog
B. A Capibara
C. A Ferret
D. A Porcupine
A. A Groundhog