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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. There will be times in our lives when an event that is completely _____________ will bring us tremendous joy.

3. The __________ system does not allow the ability to expand the consciousness to such a high degree.

4. You need to change your _________ conditions in order to improve the quality of your life, according to the author.

5. Flow can actually occur in a variety of ways. Flow can be completely _______________ or it can be structured.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What are two of the factors that can affect happiness which are completely out of the control of the person?

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

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

6. What are some of the problems an autoletic person can encounter in trying to achieve flow?

7. What are the conditions in which flow can be experienced, according to the author at the start of the chapter?

8. What can the idea of flow teach a person to do in relation to his life and happiness?

9. What is the question that the book says psychologists and philosophers are no closer to finding the answer to?

10. What is the relationship between culture and the way a person can experience flow in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The question of what happiness is becomes the guiding force of this book, causing the initial discussion and everything that comes after.

Part 1: Why do you think the definition of happiness is important to the author?

Part 2: Do you think the discussion of what happiness is is an important discussion? Support your answer.

Part 3: In what ways might the world change if people were not looking to become happier?

Essay Topic 2

The author has come up with the concept of 'flow' and that this is the state in which happiness is found.

Part 1: How might you define 'flow' as it is seen in your own life?

Part 2: Why do you think the term 'flow' works for the discussion the author wants to have? Or doesn't it?

Part 3: In what ways do you think 'flow' affects everyday life? Or doesn't it? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author says that many enjoyable acts involve challenges too, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

Part 1: Do you agree with the author's statement about enjoyment being intertwined with challenges?

Part 2: How do you think life would be different if there weren't any challenges? Or wouldn't it be different?

Part 3: Why do you think that challenges are a part of enjoyment?

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