Answer this question to the best of your ability:
How is the study structured, and what are the two tests participants complete during fMRI scans?
The study involves a group of patients who are given an eight-week course in MBCT, and a control group that undergoes muscle relaxation training and depression education. During fMRI scans, participants in both groups complete two tests. One test focuses on helping them become more aware of their bodies by concentrating on their heartbeats, while the other involves reflecting on negative thoughts and phrases common in depressed patients, such as "I am such a loser" or "I can't go on." Afterward, they are asked to stop ruminating on these thoughts.