Three of the following people are practicing meditation to achieve an altered state of consciousness.Which person is NOT practicing one of the various forms of meditation?
A) Larry focuses attention on one thing,such as his breathing pattern.
B) Genevieve consciously tries to stop her inner thought processes.
C) Miguel is repeating a mantra.
D) Ariel is listening to her thoughts without responding.

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Genevieve's approach of consciously trying to stop her inner thought processes is more akin to an attempt at thought suppression rather than a meditation technique. Meditation typically involves some form of focused attention or mindfulness, rather than trying to stop thoughts altogether.

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