Lykins and Baer (2008) compared long-term meditators and demographically similar non-meditators who completed self-report measures of constructs related to the practice of mindfulness meditation. They found significant mean differences between meditators and non-meditators. Their findings replicate previous work which found that mediation training
A) appears to have no effects on well-being, depression, and physical health.
B) does not alter brain structure or activity.
C) appears to make people more anxious and upset.
D) appears to enhance well-being, decrease depression, and improve physical health.

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The study found significant mean differences between meditators and non-meditators, suggesting that meditation enhances well-being, decreases depression, and improves physical health. This is consistent with previous research that has shown similar benefits of meditation practice. Choices A, B, and C are all incorrect because they suggest that meditation has no effect or negative effects, which is contrary to the findings of the study.

Lykins and Baer (2008) Compared Long-Term Meditators and Demographically Similar