I’m skeptical because this study seems designed to demonstrate meditation benefits, and there are a lot of folks who’d like to do so, so at least we have to deal with publication bias.
I’d add (e) to your suggestion that (b) and (c) might help without the physical practice. That is, if you’re always thinking about how you’re not supposed to let your mind wander away from the task … don’t think of an elephant, etc.
I’m skeptical because this study seems designed to demonstrate meditation benefits, and there are a lot of folks who’d like to do so, so at least we have to deal with publication bias.
I’d add (e) to your suggestion that (b) and (c) might help without the physical practice. That is, if you’re always thinking about how you’re not supposed to let your mind wander away from the task … don’t think of an elephant, etc.