CART Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 2

Question 1

In MBSR, the 'body scan' practice is primarily designed to cultivate which ability?

Accepted Answer

Non-judgmental awareness of physical sensations throughout the body

Answer

The body scan trains practitioners to observe physical sensations with curiosity and non-judgment rather than reacting to them.

Question 2

When a client in anger therapy reports that mindfulness 'makes things worse' because they notice more anger, the CART therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Normalize this as increased awareness rather than increased anger, and continue practice

Answer

Greater awareness of existing anger is a common early phase of mindfulness practice and does not indicate worsening; it reflects improved attentional capacity.

Question 3

Which MBSR exercise specifically targets the tendency to 'live on autopilot' and is often introduced in early sessions?

Accepted Answer

Mindful eating of a raisin

Answer

The raisin exercise uses sensory exploration of a single raisin to demonstrate how autopilot reduces present-moment experience.

Question 4

A CART client with chronic anger says they cannot sit still long enough to meditate. The MOST appropriate MBSR-informed response is to:

Accepted Answer

Introduce mindful movement such as walking meditation as an alternative entry point

Answer

Mindful movement, including walking meditation, provides a somatic entry into mindfulness for clients who struggle with stillness.

Question 5

The MBSR concept of 'beginner's mind' is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Approaching each moment as if experiencing it for the first time, free of assumptions

Answer

Beginner's mind is one of seven attitudinal foundations of MBSR, emphasizing openness and freedom from preconceptions.

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

CART Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 2