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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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