Meditation reduces stress in part by _____ the default network;when practiced in a clinical setting,it is a form of _____ therapy.
A)deactivating;Gestalt
B)activating;behavioral
C)deactivating;cognitive
D)activating;psychoanalytic

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Studies have shown that during meditation, the default mode network, which is associated with mind-wandering and self-referential thoughts, tends to deactivate. This helps in reducing stress and anxiety. Clinical meditation is a form of cognitive therapy that aims to change negative thought patterns and improve emotional regulation. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. The other options, such as activating Gestalt therapy or psychoanalytic therapy, do not align with the principles of meditation.

Meditation Reduces Stress in Part by _____ the Default Network;when