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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of the areas that the author cites has having altered the course of during the book?
(a) Geriatric care.
(b) Government policy.
(c) Occupational therapy.
(d) Juvenile rehabilitation.

2. In the end, a man may be passed over for a promotion because he is more qualified in a certain __________.
(a) Craft.
(b) Communication style.
(c) Ethnicity.
(d) Skill set.

3. 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) Pre-ordained.
(c) Mutable.
(d) Boring.

4. Once one can process the conflicting behaviors and information, then things can return to __________ for the person.
(a) Higher consciousness.
(b) Normal.
(c) Learning.
(d) Peace.

5. The author believes that without _____________, one can not measure success and thus enjoyment will not be complete.
(a) Praise.
(b) Feedback.
(c) Friends.
(d) Goals.

6. Consciousness is actually a __________ process even though it is able to override genetics in order to become self-directed.
(a) Emotional.
(b) Truthful.
(c) Biological.
(d) Spiritual.

7. What is not listed as one of the obstacles that can prevent a naturally driven person from reaching their goals?
(a) Over inclusion.
(b) Excessive self-consciousness.
(c) Family concern for well-being.
(d) Inability to concentrate.

8. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.
(a) A challenge.
(b) Peace.
(c) Power.
(d) Others.

9. Merging action with __________ also can increase flow, as in the case of physical activity, according to the author.
(a) Truth.
(b) Awareness.
(c) Purpose.
(d) Goals.

10. Some are driven by ___________ and a sense of purpose, rather than the accumulation of wealth or public achievement.
(a) Success.
(b) Culture.
(c) Beliefs.
(d) Honor.

11. Consciousness will always allow random thoughts and events to creep in, even if one is currently ______________.
(a) Engaged in another task.
(b) Asleep.
(c) Praying.
(d) Dead.

12. While there are things which can not be changed, there are ways in which one can be as __________ as possible to prevent disaster.
(a) Helpful.
(b) Present.
(c) Proactive.
(d) Honest.

13. The author reminds the readers that __________ is a great contributor to the achievement of flow.
(a) Friendships.
(b) Family.
(c) Physical activity.
(d) School.

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

15. _______ is another physical activity which relies on the rhythmic movement to produce flow.
(a) Walking.
(b) Childbirth.
(c) Running.
(d) Sex.

Short Answer Questions

1. One must also change one's ___________ to external conditions in order to change the course of one's life.

2. Pleasure may arise from a _____________, while enjoyment comes from a windfall at a casino.

3. In order to understand the idea of flow, a person needs to be aware of the __________ to personal fulfillment.

4. At other times, a well-planned event may exceed one's expectations to such a degree that it can cause one to experience __________.

5. The concept of the Flow is a state in which one is so immersed in something that nothing else _________________.

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