Question #N315
The author's central claim is that the practice of mindfulness can have a positive effect on the brain. The author develops this claim by discussing the brain's response to stress and how the practice of mindfulness can help to reduce the effects of stress. This claim is supported by the author's use of a personal anecdote about how mindfulness has helped them cope with stress. Which sentence most clearly expresses the author's central claim?
Which sentence most clearly expresses the author's central claim?Correct Answer is: C
The author is making the claim that mindfulness is a practice that can have a positive effect on the brain. This claim is supported by the author's discussion of how mindfulness can reduce the effects of stress. Choice A is incorrect because it defines mindfulness, not states a claim about it. Choice B is incorrect because it describes a benefit of mindfulness, not a claim about its effects. Choice D is incorrect because it describes the benefits of mindfulness, but does not make a claim about its effect on the brain.