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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Enjoyment and the Quality of Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would be the result if the mind did not attempt to put the experiences it has in some sort of order?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Depression.
(d) Psychotic break.

2. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.
(a) Understandings.
(b) Paychecks.
(c) Rules.
(d) Expectations.

3. The _________ experience can be created by a person and the proof is seen in times when a person feels in control of their actions.
(a) First.
(b) Honorable.
(c) Optimal.
(d) Successful.

4. Some philosophies state that outside forces that affect us are largely outside of us, which causes our lives to be ____________ and out of our control.
(a) Energetic.
(b) Boring.
(c) Pre-ordained.
(d) Mutable.

5. What is the first reaction of the manager who has been passed over for a promotion in the company, in the author's example?
(a) Anger.
(b) Joy.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.

2. Without consciousness, the author says, humans would only be able to _________ instinctively to all circumstances.

3. Being able to expand the consciousness infinitely would render humans __________, according to the author.

4. Consciousness is actually a __________ process even though it is able to override genetics in order to become self-directed.

5. A man who ________ may put himself into hot water and alienate a boss, causing him to have a lesser chance of getting a promotion.

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