Critical Reasoning

Meditation can lead to reduced stress, increased concentration, and a longer life. And contrary to what many skeptics believe, regular meditation is more important than the duration of each session. While longer sessions produce better results, all the benefits listed above are possible from daily meditation sessions that are as short as ten minutes.

Which of the following is best supported by the statement above?


(A) Mediation is only effective if it is performed on a daily basis.

(B) People who meditate for ten minutes each day will live longer than those who meditate less frequently.

(C) It is possible to achieve as much of a gain in life expectancy from ten minutes of meditation per day as from less frequent meditation sessions of an hour or longer.

(D) Meditating less frequently than once per day will lead to less positive benefits than meditating daily.

(E) Daily meditation sessions of an hour or longer can increase one's life expectancy.


OA E

Source: Veritas Prep