Casey would like to use meditation to help her manage her stress. Which of the following is likely to happen as a result of her using this technique and which category
does meditation fit into based on the reasoning below?
O It will help her tune out the world, temporarily removing sources of stress. Mediation belongs
in the long-term category because it is a strategy that takes quite a long time.
O It will help her to analyze the stressors in her life more effectively. Mediation belongs in the
short-term category because it is a strategy that can be done when needed but is not
something that can be practiced all day every day.
o It will help her tune out the world, temporarily removing sources of stress. Mediation belongs
in the short-term category because it is a strategy that can be used on an as-needed basis as
a coping mechanism.
o It will help her visualize her tasks that need to be completed in a more efficient way.
Meditation belongs in the short-term category because visualizing is a strategy used on an as-
needed basis.