Question

Adam consistently experienced stress in social situations. He worried that everyone thought he was different and that no one liked him. Alejandro's therapist taught him to focus on each situation as unique, and instead of focusing on his surroundings and others, to focus on being aware of what he was feeling and to stop his negative thinking before it led him to being anxious. Alejandro learned which technique for dealing with his stress?

A.cognitive restructuring
B.stress management
C.systematic desensitization
D.mindfulness meditation

Answer 1

Alejandro learned mindfulness meditation technique for dealing with his stress

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In times of stress and anxiety, meditation is a very effective tool for a person who is suffering from it as it helps to calm the mind and breaks the pattern of negative thinking. One of the effective methods of meditation for managing stress is mindfulness meditation.

This meditation helps the person to bring his focus on the present thoughts, emotions, and sensations hence making him a person aware of being in now and effectively help in lowering the anxiety and stress and other symptoms like IBS.