Question #N526
The text describes a study of the effects of meditation on the brain. According to the text, the scientists who conducted the study found that meditation led to a change in the brain's structure. How does this finding support the text’s claim that meditation can have a positive effect on well-being?
The text suggests that the positive effects of meditation on well-being may be due to
A. the ability of meditation to reduce stress and anxiety.
B. the ability of meditation to improve focus and concentration.
C. the ability of meditation to increase blood flow to the brain.
D. the ability of meditation to change the structure of the brain.
Correct Answer is: D
The text states that the study found that meditation led to changes in the brain's structure. This finding supports the text’s claim that meditation can have a positive effect on well-being by suggesting that changes in the brain’s structure are associated with positive effects on well-being. The other choices are not directly supported by the text.