Question

review the fourth paragraph.despite the positive results seen so far, some will point to the fact that research on mindfulness training for students is still limited. indeed, much of the research on mindfulness has focused on adults, not children. critics also point out that much of the current research is not rigorous enough and that more careful studies need to be done. associate professor tamar mendelson of the johns hopkins bloomberg school of public health agrees that research on meditation in children is still in its early stages. however, even she says that she has seen the positive impact of meditation on children. others express concern that meditation is not a valuable use of class time; they believe that \stillness\ amounts to wasted time in school. but many people disagree. denise pope, a senior lecturer at the stanford university graduate school of education, stated, \this is something teachers can do immediately.in the fourth paragraph, what opposing claim does the author address?the author admits that mindfulness training programs are too costly an investment for schools.the author acknowledges that research supporting the benefits of meditation in children may be lacking.the author notes an argument that those who support meditation programs in schools are not thinking clearly.

Explanation:

The fourth paragraph first notes limited, non-rigorous research on student mindfulness, then addresses a separate opposing view: that meditation is a waste of class time, with critics framing it as "skipping" that wastes school hours. Additionally, it acknowledges the concern that research supporting meditation's benefits for children is insufficient. Among the provided options, the one matching an addressed opposing claim is the research-related concern.

Answer:

The author acknowledges that research supporting the benefits of meditation in children may be lacking.