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Practice Quiz for Chapter 17

Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.


1:  The following is said to be true about diaphragmatic breathing:
A: Inhibits parasympathetic drive.
B: Long pauses help increase the heart's reverberation to relax.
C: Breathing through the mouth is more effective than the nose.
D: It is used in conjunction with several other relaxation techniques.

2:  This phase of diaphragmatic breathing offers a long pause before the next inhalation:
A: Phase I.
B: Phase II.
C: Phase III.
D: Phase IV.

3:  Energy breathing is a special technique where:
A: You visualize that you breath in white light energy that surrounds you.
B: You visualize breathing air into your head and feet.
C: You visualize that you are a hot air balloon rising with each breath.
D: You visualize that you are a sailboat floating away with each breath.

4:  This is an example of breathing by alternating the air through each nostril.
A: Nadi Shadhanam
B: Cycle breathing
C: Breathing clouds
D: Energy breathing

5:  These are the requirements for diaphragmatic breathing to be most effective:
A: A private place, music, and aromatherapy
B: Music, a comfortable position and aromatherapy
C: A comfortable position, concentration, and visualization
D: A comfortable position, concentration, and music

6:  A commonly held belief about diaphragmatic breathing is that breath has a spiritual quality to it.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

7:  Some adept yogis can control their breathing down to one breath per minute and remain extremely relaxed.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

8:  By and large, Americans tend to be thoracic breathers, yet when asleep, the body naturally returns to diaphragmatic breathing.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

9:  Diaphragmatic breathing is only effective when done laying down.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

10:  Nadi Shadhanam is a breathing technique where you visualize white air inhaling, and dark air exhaling.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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