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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.
Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.
Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.
Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.
The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".
Q. The primary purpose of the passage is to
  • a)
    Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational method
  • b)
    Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently music
  • c)
    Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific study
  • d)
    Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error method
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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1. Incorrect. The passage focusses on differentiating the effectiveness of two forms of music in providing relaxation. It does not explore the role of any type of music in abating stress.
2. Incorrect. Other relaxation techniques have been mentioned but not explored in detail in this passage.
3. Incorrect. This option is too general to be true. Is the passage just about any scientific study?
4. Correct. This can be derived from: "But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities."
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Analysis of the Passage:

Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the passage is to study the psychological effects of relaxation by music through a trial and error method.

Key Points:
- The passage discusses the ABC relaxation theory and how different relaxation activities lead to various positive psychological effects.
- Smith's research on relaxation activities and the identification of 15 relaxation states (R-States) are highlighted.
- The importance of examining R-States other than just "relaxation" is emphasized, as it can lead to a better understanding of the impact of different relaxation techniques.
- Research findings on the effects of music on relaxation, including retrospective studies on preferred music choices and associated R-States, are mentioned.
- The limitations of previous music research that focused solely on self-reported relaxation are addressed, advocating for a more comprehensive approach to studying relaxation effects.

Explanation of Correct Answer:
The correct answer is option 'D' because the passage primarily focuses on studying the psychological effects of relaxation by music through a trial and error method rooted in the ABC relaxation theory. The passage explores the diverse positive psychological effects of various relaxation activities and emphasizes the need to consider different relaxation states beyond just feeling "relaxed." It also delves into the research on music's role in relaxation, highlighting the retrospective studies on music preferences and associated R-States. Overall, the passage aims to provide insights into the psychological effects of relaxation by music through a systematic examination of various relaxation states, thereby suggesting a more nuanced approach to studying relaxation techniques.
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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternativ e) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. Which of the following statements can be most directly extracted from the passage?

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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for CAT 2024 is part of CAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CAT Exam by signing up for free.
Here you can find the meaning of Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.Classical and New Age (alternative) music are often promoted for relaxation and stress relief. A Google search for "Mozart and relaxation" yielded 39,700 hits, while a search for "New Age music and relaxation" yielded 16,200 hits. But what are the specific psychological effects of these popular forms of music? We approached this question from the perspective of ABC (Attentional Behavioral Cognitive) relaxation theory, a comprehensive and empirically-based approach to understanding a wide range of relaxation activities.Smith has proposed that different approaches to relaxation have different positive psychological effects. In developing his perspective, Smith examined over 200 texts for a wide range of relaxation activities (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenie training, yoga, breathing exercises, imagery, creative visualization, tai chi, self-hypnosis, meditation, contemplation, and prayer) and developed an initial lexicon of 400 relaxation-related terms. Through item screening and a series of eight separate factor analytic studies, involving a combined sample of 2,616 participants, Smith and his colleagues identified what are currently relaxation state (R-State) categories: Sleepiness, Disengagement , Rested/Refreshed, Energized, Physical Relaxation, At ease/Peace, Joy, Mental Quiet, Childlike Innocence, Thankfulness and Love, Mystery, Awe and Wonder, Prayerfulness, and Timeless/Boundless/Infinite. The fifteenth R-State, Aware, is a metastate that can either exist alone or in combination with other states. Note that most research has combined two highly correlated R-States, Energized and Aware, into a single variable, Strength and Awareness.Music researchers frequently examine only self reports of "relaxation." ABC relaxation theory and research suggests this is not sufficient. "Relaxation" is only one of 15 factor dimensions of positive relaxation-related experience that may contribute to reduced stress. To elaborate, factor analytic studies show that self-reported "relaxation" consistently and highly loads on one R-State-"At ease/Peace." In other words, individuals who claim to feel "relaxed" are in fact reporting high levels of R-State At ease/Peace. Conversely, those who report a type of relaxation or music not to be relaxing, may in fact be experiencing other R-States, for example Disengagement, Mental Quiet, or Mystery. These R-States may well have important clinical applications.The importance of examining R-States other than "relaxation" becomes clear when we examine complete literature on ABC relaxation theory. To date, over 35 studies involving over 10,000 participants have examined the differences and commonalities of over 40 various approaches to relaxation. Practitioners of progressive muscle relaxation often recall feeling R-States Disengagement and Physical Relaxation. Practitioners of yoga stretching recall Strength and Awareness. Meditators experience Mental Quiet. However, little research has examined R-States associated with listening to music. Ritchie, Holmes, and Alien and Lewis found that those who select music as their preferred form of passive relaxation consistently recall feeling Joy as well as Strength and Awareness while listening to music. However, these were retrospective studies and the type of music was not identified. And, as we have noted, other music researchers have generally limited their attention to types of music that appear to evoke self-reported "relaxation".Q. The primary purpose of the passage is toa)Study the role of music in stress abating exercises via an ideational methodb)Study a variety of relaxation techniques - pre-eminently musicc)Enumerate the auxiliary effects of a scientific studyd)Study the psychical effect of relaxation by music via a trial and error methodCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CAT tests.
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