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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The __________ system does not allow the ability to expand the consciousness to such a high degree.
(a) Goverment.
(b) Therapy.
(c) Nervous.
(d) School.

2. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.
(a) Ownership.
(b) The number of bank accounts.
(c) Death seeking.
(d) Friends.

3. A person can not control __________ or war, according to the author and be brings this up at several times.
(a) Weather.
(b) Money.
(c) Work.
(d) Genetics.

4. One can almost experience flow before a ____________ event because of the love of the art.
(a) Memorable.
(b) Tragic.
(c) Family.
(d) Sporting.

5. Pleasure may arise from a _____________, while enjoyment comes from a windfall at a casino.
(a) Spiritual experience.
(b) Lottery ticket.
(c) Tax refund.
(d) Well-planned meal.

6. The author believes that flow may have a ___________ component, coming from the parents to the children.
(a) Genetic.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Household.
(d) Cultural.

7. In a culture where dancing is not permitted, the situation will require a change in order for the dancer to feel ___________.
(a) Truthful.
(b) Supported.
(c) A part of the group.
(d) Fulfilled.

8. The author believes that happiness is not an elusive goal, that it can be achieved through the control of ________________.
(a) Energy.
(b) Breath.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) Truth.

9. At other times, a well-planned event may exceed one's expectations to such a degree that it can cause one to experience __________.
(a) Ecstasy.
(b) Pain.
(c) Humility.
(d) Truth.

10. Flow is less likely to occur when a cultural aspect does not match a person's ________ in life.
(a) Friends.
(b) Attitudes.
(c) Desires.
(d) Learning.

11. ________ can teach a person how to exert the control and thereby steer the consciousness in the direction of joy and harmony.
(a) Psychology.
(b) God.
(c) Flow.
(d) Truth.

12. While talking about the passed over promotion may not yield any benefits, it can create a more ____________ work environment.
(a) Harmonious.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Manageable.
(d) Truthful.

13. The self is often related to the __________, although this is a small part of the whole, according to the author.
(a) Bible.
(b) Book.
(c) Soul.
(d) Body.

14. The author believes it is nearly impossible to put a ___________ on the culture's effect on its people.
(a) Label.
(b) Price tag.
(c) Value.
(d) Summary.

15. In the author's research, ___________ was perceived the same way by all involved, regardless of age, ethnicity or social/economic rank.
(a) Energy.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Flow.
(d) Disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ has been a focus of human philosophy since the time of Aristotle.

2. An event that conflicts with the self can wreak havoc until the ________ accepts or rejects appropriate behaviors and attitudes.

3. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.

4. A rock climber's _________ can change when they feel an unusual rock as they are ascending a mountain.

5. When events or information clashes with a person's sense of self, then _____________ entropy can occur.

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