Question

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what are the long-term effects of meditation on the brain?

☐ fewer negative emotions
☐ reduced anxiety
☐ increased activation in the right hemisphere
☐ increased activation in the left hemisphere
☐ better immune system response to a flu vaccine

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Explanation:

• Fewer negative emotions: Meditation is known to help regulate emotions, reducing negative emotional states over time.
• Reduced anxiety: Long - term meditation has been shown to decrease anxiety levels by affecting the brain's stress - related circuits.
• Increased activation in the left hemisphere: The left hemisphere is associated with positive emotions and calm states, and meditation can increase its activation.
• Better immune system response to a flu vaccine: Though related to the immune system, there is evidence that meditation (which affects the brain - body connection) can enhance immune responses including to vaccines. The "increased activation in the right hemisphere" is incorrect as the right hemisphere is more associated with negative emotions and stress, and meditation tends to decrease its over - activation or increase left - hemisphere activation.

Answer:

A. fewer negative emotions, B. reduced anxiety, D. increased activation in the left hemisphere, E. better immune system response to a flu vaccine