[Solved] psych module 1

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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**## psychmodule1researchmediation.docx**

**Main Post (due Saturday, May 31, by 11:59 PM):**

Research meditation in your
**assigned country**(see country list under "List of Countries and Student Assignments" in the "Module 2" folder) and answer the following questions based on the information found.

1. Is meditation a common practice in your assigned country?

    a. If so, discuss how it affects peoples’ daily lives and interactions (i.e., is it tied to religion, self-care, work-based programs/incentives, etc.).

    b. If not, find a similar practice found in that country (i.e., “quiet hours,” reflection, designated rest days, etc.). Describe this practice.

2. Refer to the textbook section on meditation starting on p. 221- what would you say the overall purpose or goal is for the type(s) of meditation you found in your country?
_(Note: the textbook and e-book pages do not line up. While in the e-book, the actual page numbers will be indicated on the right hand on the screen within the text of the chapters)_

**Response Post (due Sunday, June 1, by 11:59 PM):**

For your response post, reply to a classmate's initial post whose research on their assigned country was similar to your research,
**OR** select a classmate whose research on their assigned country was different from your research, and answer the following questions

If you selected a similar country, reply to that classmate and answer the following questions:

1. What similarities do you notice between the two countries? Describe them.

2. Why do you think these two specific countries are similar in this way?

3.
_Note – do *not* just simply state that these countries are similar cultures. Explain what about these two cultures might explain these similarities_

4. Relaxation exercise – Try relaxing for at least 15 minutes.

5.
_You may follow these guidelines on_ [_Progressive Relaxation_](https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2225) _(opens in a new window). You can also use this 4-minute video if you find it easier to start with:_ [_Calm Challenge_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tb6T2ks_w) _(opens in a new window)._

6. Discuss your experience. How did you feel during and after the relaxation time? What was easy with the process? What did you struggle with? Was this experience helpful?

***OR***

If you selected a different country, reply to that classmate and answer the following questions:

1. What differences do you notice between the two countries? Describe them.

2. Why do you think these two specific countries are different in this way?

3.
_Note – do *not* just simply state that these countries are different cultures. Explain what about these two different cultures might explain these differences_

4. Relaxation exercise – Try relaxing for at least 15 minutes.

5.
_You may follow these guidelines on_ [_Progressive Relaxation_](https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2225) _(opens in a new window). You can also use this 4-minute video if you find it easier to start with:_ [_Calm Challenge_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tb6T2ks_w) _(opens in a new window)._

6. Discuss your experience. How did you feel during and after the relaxation time? What was easy with the process? What did you struggle with? Was this experience helpful?

**## psychmodule1researchmediation.docx**

**Main Post (due Saturday, May 31, by 11:59 PM):**

Research meditation in your
**assigned country**(see country list under "List of Countries and Student Assignments" in the "Module 2" folder) and answer the following questions based on the information found.

1. Is meditation a common practice in your assigned country?

    a. If so, discuss how it affects peoples’ daily lives and interactions (i.e., is it tied to religion, self-care, work-based programs/incentives, etc.).

    b. If not, find a similar practice found in that country (i.e., “quiet hours,” reflection, designated rest days, etc.). Describe this practice.

2. Refer to the textbook section on meditation starting on p. 221- what would you say the overall purpose or goal is for the type(s) of meditation you found in your country?
_(Note: the textbook and e-book pages do not line up. While in the e-book, the actual page numbers will be indicated on the right hand on the screen within the text of the chapters)_

**Response Post (due Sunday, June 1, by 11:59 PM):**

For your response post, reply to a classmate's initial post whose research on their assigned country was similar to your research,
**OR** select a classmate whose research on their assigned country was different from your research, and answer the following questions

If you selected a similar country, reply to that classmate and answer the following questions:

1. What similarities do you notice between the two countries? Describe them.

2. Why do you think these two specific countries are similar in this way?

3.
_Note – do *not* just simply state that these countries are similar cultures. Explain what about these two cultures might explain these similarities_

4. Relaxation exercise – Try relaxing for at least 15 minutes.

5.
_You may follow these guidelines on_ [_Progressive Relaxation_](https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2225) _(opens in a new window). You can also use this 4-minute video if you find it easier to start with:_ [_Calm Challenge_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tb6T2ks_w) _(opens in a new window)._

6. Discuss your experience. How did you feel during and after the relaxation time? What was easy with the process? What did you struggle with? Was this experience helpful?

***OR***

If you selected a different country, reply to that classmate and answer the following questions:

1. What differences do you notice between the two countries? Describe them.

2. Why do you think these two specific countries are different in this way?

3.
_Note – do *not* just simply state that these countries are different cultures. Explain what about these two different cultures might explain these differences_

4. Relaxation exercise – Try relaxing for at least 15 minutes.

5.
_You may follow these guidelines on_ [_Progressive Relaxation_](https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2225) _(opens in a new window). You can also use this 4-minute video if you find it easier to start with:_ [_Calm Challenge_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tb6T2ks_w) _(opens in a new window)._

6. Discuss your experience. How did you feel during and after the relaxation time? What was easy with the process? What did you struggle with? Was this experience helpful?