You are asked to write a speech about the importance of meditation.You include some facts and statistics about how meditation allows you to declutter your mind."Since 2012 the number of people practicing meditation has tripled. Meditation has been proven to improve concentration and decision making skills and reduce stress."What is the effect of using this fact/ statistic?It shows that you are reasonable and not just thinking about your own views.It directly challenges the reader or encourages the reader to think.It makes the argument sound true and trustworthy.It provides an example to support your views.I DON'T KNOWSUBMIT ANSWER

You watched a talk show about giving importance to mental health.Write a speech that you will deliver to a local youth club about the importance of mental healthIn your speech you should:• evaluate the views and opinions about mental health given in both texts• give your own views, based on what you have read, about whether mental health should be prioritized.Base your speech on what you have read in both texts, but be careful to use your own words. Address both of the bullet points.Write about 250 to 350 words.

What is the primary objective of meditation?Select one:a.Competitive performanceb.Stress reduction and relaxationc.Social interactiond.Physical fitness

Meditation is associated with the following benefits: (Check all that apply)1 pointIncreased grey matter in the brainIncreased positive emotionsHigher test scoresIncreased social closeness and implicit likeness

What is one potential effect of meditation on mental health?Select one:a.Inducing headachesb.Aggravating symptoms of anxiety and depressionc.Relieving symptoms of anxiety and depressiond.Decreasing self-awareness

How might meditation impact empathy?Select one:a.It may help increase empathy for oneself and othersb.It may decrease empathy for oneself and othersc.It has no effect on empathyd.It only improves empathy for others, not for oneself