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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Body.
(d) Soul.

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

3. 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.

4. Any action which requires attention from a person will results in the removal of the ability to fully __________ on other things.
(a) Touch.
(b) Post judgment.
(c) Enjoy.
(d) Focus.

5. How many factors are necessary in order to assure that a child will have an optimum experience?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is important to realize that many challenges are actually comprise of the practice of exercising ___________.

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

3. In a culture where dancing is not permitted, the situation will require a change in order for the dancer to feel ___________.

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

5. What is the name that the author has coined for people who are internally driven to find flow in their lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the five key factors that can assure that a child may have an optimum experience in his life?

2. What is consciousness, according to the author, causing it to seem less like a mystical thing?

3. What is the example that is given in this section of the book to show a situation in which a person can apply the answer to #17?

4. How does the author say that happiness can be achieved, as he does not believe it is an unattainable goal?

5. What can the self give insight into, according to Csikszentmihalyi in this section of the book?

6. What does the author want people to realize about the idea of challenges?

7. What does Csikszentmihalyi mean when he talks about the idea of an autotelic person?

8. Since it is not necessarily the events in one's life that cause happiness, what does the author propose causes the happiness around events?

9. How are people's perceptions affected, according to the author of this book?

10. What is the definition of flow, according to the findings of the author in this book?

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