Overcoming Automaticity Through Meditation
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چکیده
Abstract Objectives Meditation practice has recently moved into applied research to improve cognitive functions. However, it is a multifaceted practice, with focused attention meditation relying on sharp focus, and open monitoring diffuse awareness. This study aims assess the effects of differential alterations cognition following distinct meditative training focuses practitioners’ tendency fall victim erroneous automaticity in responding when faced conflict. Methods Seventy-three individuals were randomly assigned one three intervention groups (internally meditation, externally meditation) or wait list control group. The trained over course 4 weeks eight sessions. Changes proneness automatic tested using two performance tasks that induce learned instructed (Dot Pattern Expectancy paradigm, NEXT-paradigm). Results Overall, generally improved overcoming ( r s = .26–.36, p .002–.031) but not compared condition. Furthermore, data suggest outperformed task .31–.56, ? .001–.009). Conclusions Our results provide evidence for facilitate ability select most appropriate action against overlearned habits light peculiarities their current situation. Open particularly promising avenue reducing one’s liability habits.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Mindfulness
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1868-8527', '1868-8535']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-021-01749-8