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Holzel (2011): Mindfulness and brain scans
By: Cayden Skinner and Santiago Charry-Merchan
Our aim is to identify changes in specific brain regions, and the whole brain, by comparing grey matter concentration before and after a mindfulness course
What is the aim and background of this study
previous studies show individuals who engage in mindfulness have increased gray matter in brain areas studies which used EEG but now use MRI
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The method of this study is longitudinal Study with independent measures. This is the MBSR group being compared to the control group, who is not getting mindfulness
What is the method used for this experiment and how are participants acquired?
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The participants have 3 exercises to do: a body scan (attention guided through whole body), mindful yoga (slow movements stretching), and sitting meditation (focuses onbreathing)
What homework did the participants have to do?
There is 45 min recorded mindfulness guidance on how to be mindful. For example while eating, walking, etc.
The MBSR course is 8 weeks, 2.5 hours a week. By the 6th week, you'll have done a full day session.
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OPPORTUNITY sampling brought in all of the participants. They either chose to attend the course or a Doctor recommendation sent them to participate.

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