Meditation in AP Psychology

Definition

Meditation refers to a practice involving focused attention or mindfulness techniques that aim to train and calm the mind. It often involves focusing on breathing patterns or specific thoughts while promoting relaxation and mental clarity.

Related terms

fMRI:

Researchers may use fMRI during meditation studies to observe how neural activity changes in different areas of the brain during meditative states.

Brain Activity:

Brain activity during meditation can be measured using various techniques such as EEG (electroencephalography) or fMRI.

Mindfulness:

Mindfulness is a type of meditation practice that involves intentionally paying attention to the present moment without judgment, cultivating awareness and acceptance of one's thoughts and emotions.